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Marama Royal
Iwi Leader(2)
About
Updated 2 Apr 2026Marama has been a Director since 2010 and served as Chair since December 2017. Marama has extensive experience in strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, governance, and organisational change. She is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for whānau, especially our kaumātua.
Education
Strategic planning, relationship management, leadership, governance, organisational change
Professional Designations
MNZM
Iwi Roles
2
Career Earnings
$500K
Years of Data
6
Iwi Roles
ChairCurrent
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei TrustUnknown – Present
Heawahine (Chair)Current
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei TrustUnknown – Present
Governance Remuneration
Career Total: $500K| Year | Organisation | Role | Fees | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | Chair | $90K | - |
| FY2024 | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | Chair | $90K | - |
| FY2023 | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | Chair | $90K | - |
| FY2022 | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | Chair | $90K | - |
| FY2020 | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | Chair | $70K | - |
| FY2019 | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust | Chair | $70K | - |
Crown Entity Appointments
Unknown – 2027-11-30
Other Roles & Honours
Member
Eden Park Trust Board
Cross-Sector Roles
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