The National Business Review (NBR) reports that Glen Tupuhi has been named co-chair of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, joining Tipa Mahuta and succeeding Hagen Tautari. Te Tiratū, one of 15 boards established under the Pae Ora Act, represents around 121,000 Māori whānau across the Tainui waka region and ensures Māori perspectives shape local health services.
Tupuhi brings over 30 years of experience in Māori development across health, education, and justice, with leadership roles at Oranga Tamariki, Health Waikato, Hauora Waikato, Corrections, and Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa. He also serves on multiple boards, including Winton Land, Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki, and the Hauraki PHO, and has led key economic and development initiatives in North Waikato.
Affiliating with multiple iwi across Waikato and Tāmaki Makaurau, Tupuhi’s appointment underscores Te Tiratū’s commitment to strong, culturally informed governance. Co-chair Tipa Mahuta welcomed him, thanking Tautari for his service and expressing confidence in Tupuhi’s leadership.