About Us
The Whānau Fund Trust.
The Whānau Fund Trust was established in 2021 by Nau Mai Rā Limited, with the belief that everyone has the right to electricity and families should not have to choose between basic needs and keeping the lights on.
Through the spirit of manaakitanga, the trust’s objectives is to to eliminate power poverty.
We do this through partnership with local communities to foster collaboration, support energy focused programmes and champion change when it comes to issues of energy hardship.
Our Impact
Learn More about our Impact to date, thanks to our wonderful Partnership with Transpower.
Our Trustees
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Rob Johnson
Chair
Rob is the co-founder of OLT and Nau Mai Rā, mission-driven ventures showing that energy systems grounded in care, equity, and community can transform outcomes. Drawing on deep industry experience, he has demonstrated that energy can, and must, work better for those traditionally underserved.
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Tawa Campbell-Seymour
Trustee
Holding a passion for supporting the wellbeing and success of Māori through Māori Financial Solutions and Economic Development, Tawa is the Pouhoe| Executive Manager at Māori Financial Solutions, ASB.
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Mike Rolton
Trustee
Mike is the General Manager at St Vincent De Pauls New Zealand and has led a variety of teams within the business and not for profit sectors, both in New Zealand and internationally.
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Chloe Tupou-Fairoa Herman
Trustee
Chloe is a lawyer at Grayson Clements and is passionate about supporting both her local Cook Islands community and wider Pasifika community by providing access to a range of legal services for individuals and community groups alike.