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Gardiner's public service career spanned 12 years from 1983-1995. During that time he was director of the Waitangi Tribunal, the founding (and only) General Manager of the [[Iwi Transition Agency]] and the founding chief executive of the [[Ministry of Maori Development]] (Te Puni Kokiri). He was made KNZM (Knight of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in 2008 for his services to Maori.<ref name="Outstanding"/> |
Gardiner's public service career spanned 12 years from 1983-1995. During that time he was founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal, the founding (and only) General Manager of the [[Iwi Transition Agency]] and the founding chief executive of the [[Ministry of Maori Development]] (Te Puni Kokiri). He has also been National Director of Civil Defence, Chair of [[Te Mangai Paho]], and deputy chairman of [[Te Ohu Kaimoana]], the trust responsible for advancing the interests of iwi in the development of fisheries. He is the fourth ministerial appointee to the Council of [[Te Wananga o Aotearoa]], and is deputy chair of council at [[Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi]]. He was made KNZM (Knight of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in 2008 for his services to Maori.<ref name="Outstanding"/> |
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Revision as of 02:24, 23 October 2010
Wira Gardiner' (born 1945) KNZM is a former professional soldier, senior public servant and writer. He is Maori and his tribal affiliations are Ngati Awa, Ngati Pikiao, Whakatohea and Te Whanau-a-Apanui.[1]
Early life and personal
He received his secondary education in Whakatane and his tertiary education at the University of Canterbury (BA) and at King's College, University of London (MA (War Studies). Gardiner is married to Hekia Parata. They have two children together and Gardiner has three other children from another marriage.[1]
Militery Career
For twenty years Gardiner served in the New Zealand Army as a professional soldier. He saw active service in South Vietnam. He retired from the Army in 1983 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.[1]
Public Service
Gardiner's public service career spanned 12 years from 1983-1995. During that time he was founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal, the founding (and only) General Manager of the Iwi Transition Agency and the founding chief executive of the Ministry of Maori Development (Te Puni Kokiri). He has also been National Director of Civil Defence, Chair of Te Mangai Paho, and deputy chairman of Te Ohu Kaimoana, the trust responsible for advancing the interests of iwi in the development of fisheries. He is the fourth ministerial appointee to the Council of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, and is deputy chair of council at Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi. He was made KNZM (Knight of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in 2008 for his services to Maori.[1]
Notes
References
- Cooke, Sir Robin (1969). Portrait of a profession: the centennial book of the New Zealand Law Society. Wellington: Reed.
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