Marama Royal
Apr 29, 2025Ko Māhuhu ki te rangi tōku waka
Ko Maungakiekie tōku maunga
Ko Waitematā tōku moana
Ko Ōrākei tōku marae
Ko Ngaoho, Te Taou, Te Uringutu oku hapū
Ko Ngāti Whātua tōku Iwi
Tihei Mauri Ora!
Māhuhu ki te rangi is my canoe
Maungakiekie is my mountain
Waitematā is my ocean
Ōrākei is my ancestral ground
Ngaoho, Te Taou, Te Uringutu are my subtribes
Ngāti Whātua is my tribe
Tis there be life!
Marama was born and raised in Tāmaki and had the privilege of receiving her education at Queen Victoria School in Parnell. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, governance, and organizational change. Marama has been a Director of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust since 2010 and has served as Chair since December 2017.
Marama also holds a number of Chair and Directorships roles across various organisations and trusts.
Ngati Whatua Orakei Reserves Board – Chair
Ranginui 12 Trust – Chair
SkyCity Community Trust – Chair
AUT – Pro-Chancellor
Auckland Police Taumata – Co-Chair
NICF (National Iwi Chairs Forum) – Chair – Pou Take Ahuarangi
Marama is a current serving Justice of the Peace and an Independent Marriage Celebrant which are her voluntary roles within the community. Marama is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for whanau, especially our kaumatua and is a servant of her people.
