Blackie Tohiariki

Blackie is from Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Te Arawa and Te Whānau a Apanui. He has a demonstrated history of over 40 years in education, cultural alignment programmes, supporting community projects and small business. He is experienced in networking within not-for-profit and community organisations. He is skilled in business planning, business analysis, and coaching. A strong entrepreneurial and professional background recently focused on education via Te Whare Aio,  health and wealth creation.  

He is a Director at Tohitu Indigenous Solutions Ltd, a Restorative Justice Facilitator and a Practitioner of Mātauranga Māori (Auckland/Hawkes Bay).