Tama Potaka
Profile
Tama Potaka is a New Zealand politician serving as a Member of Parliament for Hamilton West. Before entering politics, he held various leadership roles, including chief executive of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and senior advisor at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. Following his election in 2022, he was appointed to several ministerial portfolios in the Sixth National Government, including Minister of Conservation and Minister for Māori Development. He is known for his focus on social housing reform, conservation initiatives, and managing the Crown's relationship with Māori, including overseeing reforms to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Details
- Born
- 1976-01-08 · 50 years old
- Birth place
- Raetihi, New Zealand
- Education
- Huntley School, Te Aute College, Victoria University of Wellington, Columbia University
- Career
- Attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, general manager corporate services for Tainui Group Holdings, senior advisor at New Zealand Superannuation Fund, chief executive officer of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Trust
