Pouroto Ngaropo (Mataatua, Te Arawa, Tainui, Takitimu, Ngātokimatawhaorua) is a representative for Te Tawera on Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and an expert in tikanga Māori and performing arts. He has extensive knowledge of te ao Māori, as well as wide-ranging management and teaching experience. He has held many cultural advisory roles, and been part of numerous health, community and iwi organisations.
