Current members
The current Te Rōpū Kaitiaki members are:

Eric Matthews
Eric (Te Rarawa) has been a member of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki since May 2022. He works for Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education as a youth support worker at their residence and has a strong interest in Turi Māori rangatahi (youth) accessing te ao Māori via NZSL. Eric also aspires to see Turi Māori rangatahi achieve leadership roles.
Eric represents Te Rōpū Kaitiaki at the NZSL Board meetings.
(Appointment effective from 2 November 2022 to 10 November 2025)

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.
(Appointment effective from 29 May 2022 to 29 May 2025)

Mita Moses
Mita (Ngāpuhi, Ngātiwai, and Ngāti Hine) has been involved in many Turi Māori Boards, and has a passion for teaching NZSL and working with the local community in Northland.
(Appointment effective from 29 May 2022 to 29 May 2025)

Rāhera Turner
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 NZ 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)

Stevie Aiono
Stevie (Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa) has been a member of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki since its establishment in 2022. She brings her involvement in the Turi Māori community and knowledge of te ao Māori to this role. She is an active board member of both Wellington Deaf Society and Tū Tāngata Turi o Aotearoa. Stevie is also Samoan from the villages of Fasito'outa and Luatuanu'u, and is well involved in the Samoan culture.
Stevie also represents Te Rōpū Kaitiaki on the Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People Strategic Advisory Group.
(Appointment effective from 29 May 2022 to 29 May 2025)