Chairman Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu  

Justin Tipa (Ngāi Tahu) is the elected Kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

He has a background in manufacturing, language revitalisation, education, and Māori development, and is widely respected for his knowledge of, and commitment to, Ngāi Tahu tradition and culture.

Before being elected Chair of Ngāi Tahu, Justin spent 7 years working for Fonterra where he played a key strategic leadership role in strengthening their engagement with the Māori economy.

Justin’s blend of cultural, governance, and corporate experience makes him uniquely suited to lead Ngāi Tahu as the Chairman of its tribal council.