The current Te Rōpū Kaitiaki members are:
Rāhera Turner (Chair)
Rāhera (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Mahuta, Te Patupō, and Ngāti Tūwharetoa) has been a member of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki since 2022, and prior to this she was a member of the NZSL Board. Rāhera has many years of experience and commitment as a NZSL teacher. She previously managed the Equal Voices Arts initiative and is currently engaged with Arts Access Aotearoa and the Creative New Zealand Deaf and Disabled Advisory Group.
Rāhera represents Te Rōpū Kaitiaki at the NZSL Board meetings.
(Appointment effective from 3 July 2024 to 3 July 2027)
Haamiora Samuel Te Maari
Haamiora (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Raukawa) has had a strong involvement in the Turi Māori community since the first national hui for Māori Deaf in 1993. Haamiora has organised many workshops to upskill Turi Māori and is the current Chair of Tū Tāngata Turi o Aotearoa, a Turi Māori Board.
Haamiora also represents Te Rōpū Kaitiaki on the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People Strategic Advisory Group.
Haamiora was appointed on 29 May 2022.