Druis Kapu Barrett
Iwi and Hapū: Druis is of Ngati
Whatua-Ngapuhi descent and her hapū are Uriroroi and Mahurehure.
National: She brings humble
skills to the Tūhono Trust as a previous Commissioner for two Commissions;
Training and Employment, and the Gisborne Cervical Screening Cases; was a
former National President of the Māori Women’s Welfare League; Trustee of Te
Kohanga National Trust Board; and sits on many National Government health and
social groups.
Is passionate and
committed to promoting and setting tūturu policy for Maori and for the
well-being and development of whānau, hapū and iwi.
Whakatauakī:
‘Me kotahi te
whakaaro ka mama noiho ngā mea katoa’.
If we are of one
mind everything would be easy for us all.