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Te Rōpū Whaikaha

Te Rōpū Whaikaha is the Waka Ama NZ Disability Working Group that was established for providing a voice for tāngata whaikaha (people with disabilities) who are involved in waka ama in Aotearoa. The rōpū, alongside Waka Ama NZ, aims to assist in increasing the access to and participation in waka ama for tāngata whaikaha in Aotearoa.

Purpose

  • Provide an opportunity for tāngata whaikaha to voice their own experiences and perspectives on waka ama in Aotearoa.
  • Inform, advise, and provide feedback and insights to Waka Ama NZ staff and b oard from a tāngata whaikaha perspective.
  • Advocate on behalf of the waka ama tāngata whaikaha membership throughout Aotearoa.
  • Create and implement a Rautaki Whaikaha (Disability Strategic Plan) for Waka Ama in Aotearoa in collaboration with Waka Ama NZ.
  • Where necessary, provide delivery assistance for the Rautaki Whaikaha.

Te Rōpū Whaikaha Members

Te Rōpū Whaikaha consists of the following rōpū members, who are further supported by Waka Ama NZ kaimahi.

  • Ben Hekenui
  • George Thomas
  • Graeme White
  • Jo Beverland
  • Karl Hobman
  • Marcus Thompson
  • Myka Nuku
  • Roni Nuku
  • Olivia Clare