LL
Pastor Lawrence Lenati
Vice President and Deputy Chairman
Supports the President and provides leadership within the Governing Board.
Our team
Leadership That Serves the People
The Party’s governance and leadership structure brings together strategic, administrative, financial and public-service responsibilities.
Founder, President and Party Leader
Alani Fisher Taione
Founder of People's Party New Zealand Incorporated
The Founder and President provides strategic leadership, chairs the Governing Board and acts as guardian of the Party's founding principles, vision and discipline.
The Party's governance documents state that the Founder holds the office of President for life unless he voluntarily resigns or upon his passing.
Governing team
Officers and Executive Leadership
Roles listed below are based on the supplied Constitution and By-Laws.
VV
Veronica Veamatahau
Deputy Party Leader and Public Relations
Supports political leadership and public communications.
MV
Masina Valu
Secretary-General and Head of Operations
Leads administration, compliance and operational coordination.
AH
Amalani Eseta Haunga
Assistant Secretary and Project Manager
Supports administration, projects and implementation.
SO
Sione Havosi Ongoloka
Treasurer
Responsible for financial management, reporting and compliance.
MT
Matila Tavake
Assistant Treasurer
Supports financial administration and accountability.
FH
Frances Hines
External Auditor
Provides independent external audit support.
How the Party is governed
Accountable Leadership and Member Participation
Governing Board
Provides strategic oversight, governance, compliance and financial accountability between Party Conferences.
Party Conference
Reviews policy, receives reports, elects or confirms positions and sets strategic priorities.
Constitution and By-Laws
Define the Party’s legal structure, membership rules, officer duties and internal procedures.
