Aerial view of hills by Murupara community

Murupara Community Board

This board covers the Te Urewera General Ward and the Toi ki Uta Māori Wards areas and includes the communities of Waiohau, Galatea, Murupara, Te Whāiti, Minginui and Ruatāhuna.

The ward is split into three subdivisions for election onto the Board. Murupara has three members, Galatea has two and Te Urewera has one. The Board meets throughout the ward every seven weeks, generally on a Monday at 10 am.

Download a map of the Murupara Community Board boundaries - (PDF, 3 MB)


Murupara Community Action Plan

Recently a survey was conducted by the Murupara Community Board and supported by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa to collect information to help build the Murupara Community Action Plan. 

We have collated the results of this survey received by members of the Murupara community. This has provided us with some great information, identified some key priorities, and will assist us with the next steps towards developing the Community Action Plan. 

View the full survey results here >>  - (PDF, 3 MB)


Our vision - Tō mātau matakitenga

To empower and actively strengthen communities. 
Ki te whakamana, me te mahi ngātahi ki te whakapakari hapori.

Our principles - Ā mātau mātāpono

  • To engage with the wider community
    Ki te whakawhiti kōrero me te hapori whānui
  • To encourage and celebrate community pride and success
    Ki te whakaaweawe me te whakarākei-whakatairanga i te angitu o ngā hapori
  • To support economic growth and development
    Ki te tautoko me te whakawhanake i te whakatipu ohaoha
  • To support and promote cultural, sporting and community events
    Ki te tautoko me te whakatū i te ora me te whakawhanake
  • To advocate and partner with the community and agencies to create a safe community

Read the Murupara Community Board Action Plan 2022-2025 - (PDF, 170 KB)


Board Members

Mere Honeycombe (Chairperson)

Mobile: 021 041 0059

Email: Mere_mclean@hotmail.com


Sheena Jones

Mobile: 027 250 0010

Email: sheenajones541@gmail.com


Memory Edmonds

Mobile: 021 085 89985

Email: memoryedmonds81@gmail.com


Irma Prentice

Mobile: 021 029 81472

Email: irmaprentice@hotmail.co.uk


Alison Silcock

Mobile: 027 451 2087

Email: silcockgalatea@gmail.com


Jesse Morgan-Ranui

Mobile: 027 631 8436

Email: theranuis@xtra.co.nz


Councillor Ngapera Rangiaho

Mobile: 022 045 1412

Email: ngapera.rangiaho@whakatane.govt.nz