Aperahama Edwards

Aperahama Edwards serves as Chairman of the Ngatiwai Trust Board, where he is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing and prosperity of his tribal nation, Ngatiwai. He is recognized across Aotearoa (New Zealand) as a strong leader in the revitalization of Indigenous language and cultural practices and holds several significant leadership roles: chair and spokesperson for the northern region of Te Matawai (the national Maori language revitalization body); co-chair of the National Iwi Chairs Forum cultural leadership group; and co-chair of Hinemoana Halo, an ocean conservation and resilience initiative.