Te Timatanga Ararau Trust
Te Timatanga Ararau Trust was first set up in 2009 and run’s multi-sport events known as IRONMĀORI. From the first event in 2009 with 300 people to now holding events across New Zealand with up to 6000 participants, IRONMĀORI has grown from a relatively unknown to the provider of the largest Half and Quarter triathlon in New Zealand. In addition, it has been acknowledged as the biggest club provider into Ironman New Zealand for the past 2 years. IRONMĀORI was set up to tackle growing issues of ill health amongst the Maori population and is an event open to all people.
Since our inception we have also branched off into other categories being Events, Helath and Welness, and Training which are each explained below in various tabs.
Trustees
Heather Te Au Skipworth
Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tahu, Te Arawa, Tuwharetoa
Lee Grace
Ngati Porou, Ngai Tahu, Niue
Missy Mackey
Cook Island
IRONMĀORI Events Team
Heather Te Au Skipworth
Race Director
Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tahu, Te Arawa, Tuwharetoa
Lee Grace
Health and Safety Manager
Ngati Porou, Ngai Tahu, Niue
Missy Mackey
Event Administrator
Cook Island
Celia Mcilroy-Moa (CC)
Kai Mahi
Donna Whitiwhiti
Transition Director
Mum of 6, Nan of 16, and definitely IRONMĀORI Tuturu
Vicki Peni
Cycle Director
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Hapū – Ngai Te Upokoiri, Ngāti Mahuika
Kia ora! My name is Vicki. I have been associated with IRONMĀORI in various roles from a participant to a volunteer and now one of the directors. IRONMĀORI is a concept that encompasses togetherness, support and wellbeing through the medium of triathlons. Nau mai, piki mai!
Cheryl Heremia
Run Director
He uri ahau o Ngati Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngai Tuhoe ki Te Whaiti, Ngati Mutunga ki Wharekauri. Ko Pera Christie toku papa, ko Ana Pomare toku mama. Ko Chanelle raua ko Tremayne aku tamariki. Ko Karnak, Caira, Cheyenne, Javen, Caleb aku mokopuna. Ko Ana-Marie taku mokopuna tuarua. Ko Cheryl Christy Heremia ahau.
Kelly Kupa
Swim Director
Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Ranitane, Ngati Kuki Airani
I have been involved with IRONMĀORI since 2010, and have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this kaupapa. Watching people inspire, and be inspired is one of the biggest rewards I get to take away from being involved. All of my swim volunteers love being part of this kaupapa as well.
Te Aroha Papanui-Hunt
Registration Director
No Ngati Hineuru, Tuhourangi me Taranaki nga iwi
I began my journey with IRONMĀORI six years ago as a Bachelor of Recreation & Sport student at EIT. I am the Registration Director for IRONMĀORI. Eldest of six children to Liz and Rick Hunt, partner of Corey Papanui and mother to three beautiful children Aariana, Ataahua & Te Arawa-Kauwhata. I am employed at the Hawke’s Bay DHB and work in Smokefree.
Te Arangi Huata
Entertainment
George Mackey
MC
Community Health Projects
Hauora in the community
We not only do events we also provide various training and health initiatives in the community with the assistance of Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga and the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board. For a time table of training sessions please click here.
All of our programs cater for beginners through to seasoned athlete.
Cycle Rides
Norman Apirana
George Mackey
Missy Mackey
Swimming
Tessa Haig
Spin
Heather Skipworth
Wayne Skipworth
Kiri Bird
Grace Hawkins
Tamati Newbitt
Core
Pete Haig
Grace Hawkins
Pump
Kiri Bird
Heather Skipworth
Donna Kyle