Curriculum Vitae
Christian Martin Webber Ngati Toarangatira, Ngati Raukawa, Te Ati Awa
9 Jervis Street, Rotorua 0274 353-755 (W) 07 346-1002 (H) email: [email protected]
Personal Information – as at 1 November 2008
Marital status: Married, 3 sons (16, 14 & 8yrs), 1 daughter (3yrs) Nationality: New Zealand Age: 41 years (born 3/4/67) Place of Birth: Lower Hutt, NZ Tribal Affiliation: Ngati Toarangatira, Ngati Raukawa, Te Ati Awa Married into Te Arawa (Ngati Pikiao/Rangiteaorere)
Caring and sincere, integrity and honesty, committed and passionate – working with the best and the best in people – the possibility of inspiration and empowerment through family and community.
Summary of Qualifications
Massey University (Awaiting final results) Wellington, NZ 2006 - 08 Masters in Philosophy (Environmental Health) Thesis entitled ‘Maori Issues for Remediation of Biohazards, Chemohazards and Natural Disasters’
Massey University Wellington, NZ 1999 Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health
Victoria University Wellington, NZ 1986 - 96 Bachelor of Science (Zoology/Ecology)
Waiariki Polytechnic Rotorua, NZ 1998 Diploma in Business/Management 1996 - 97 Diploma in Maori Studies Whaikorero 1994 Certificate in Adult Teaching 1990 National Certificate in Journalism
Work Experience
2007 – 08 Mana Kupu Trust/Webber Consulting – Director/Consultant CTR Holdings Ltd - Managing Director Te Waiora a Tane, Maori Healers – General Manager/CEO Sole Trader – Expresso Guitar, Mona Vie Distributor, Social Entrepreneur Lakes DHB – Member Community & Public Health Advisory Committee
2005 – 07 Webhealth – Linkage Trust, Webhealth Regional Coordinator Mana Kupu Trust/Webber Consulting – Director/Consultant Food Standards Australia New Zealand – Maori Reference Group Member Te Rau Matatini - Maori Public Health Reference Group Member
2000 - 05 Toi Te Ora Public health Rotorua, NZ Health Protection Officer (Regional Specialist, Health Protection, Maori 2003-4) NZ Food Safety Authority, Member of Wild Foods Maori Reference Group Ministry of Health, Member advisory groups on Inequalities and Health Protection Ministry of Health/Massey University, National Maori Health Protection (Contract)
Malfroy Primary School, Board Member Ministry of Social Development, Member Participatory Process Workstream LDS Church, Rotorua Stake Clerk (oversaw records/admin for 6 Branches) Te Roopu Hauora O Te Arawa – DHB Iwi Governance Rep. (Rangiteaorere)
1998 - 99 Independent Consultant NZ/International Business Developments International Ltd, Independent Consultant Mana Kupu Charitable Trust, Director
1996 - 1998 Education & Training Support Agency Rotorua, NZ Regional Advisor Maori Education (Bay of Plenty)
1995 - 1996 Waiariki Polytechnic Rotorua, NZ Lecturer in Charge, National Certificate in Journalism (Maori Journalists)
1994 Ngati Pikiao Runanga Rotorua, NZ
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Tutor/Co-ordinator, Computer & Journalism Training Course Editor, Pikiao Panui Papakainga Resource Kit /Iwi computer networking project
Chairman, Te Kohanga Reo ki Waiohewa Sub-editor, Te Rorohiko (NZ’s first /Maori Computer Magazine)
1992 - 93 Private Land Management Wellington/Rotorua, NZ Kapiti Island land block & Rental Developments
Business Training - Maori Development projects
1992 Ministry of Maori Development/Te Puni Kokiri Wellington, NZ Policy Analyst - Natural Resources, Treaty Claims
Resource Management Contract Work (Te Ati Awa) Wellington Regional Council Maori Policy Group Waitangi Tribunal research Maori Land Management (Kapiti Island)
1990 - 92 Terra Nova Resource Management Magazine Wellington, NZ Staff Writer/Researcher, Maori Perspective Journalist Managing Editor, Brooker & Friend (legal texts firm) staff magazine
Trustee/Treasurer, Waiorua Kapiti Trust (Kapiti Island Maori land) Photographic Assistant (1990), Rotorua Daily Post
1985 - 1989 Guitarist NZ Various & Europe Restaurant Guitarist and Tutor Overseas Travel (1985)
Additional Training
Website management, touch typing, T-line shorthand, full computer literacy, computer & information systems, desktop publishing, whaikorero, te reo Maori, presentation, various policy analysis/strategic planning, ht license, scuba, radio operator, day skipper, construction, conflict management & group dynamics, karate, landmark education curriculum for living, BoPDHB cultural safety/waiata Moteatea, 4wd, Maori Public Health Leadership Programme – Hamilton 2003-05, Professional Development training in Biosecurity, HSNO (Hazardous Substances & New Organisms), Resource Management,
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Peer Mentoring, Food Safety. Membership on various working groups.
Previous/Current Memberships and Extracurricular Activities
Lakes District Health Board, current Member Community & Public Health Advisory Committee ERMA National Maori Network, current Member Public Health Association of NZ, Maori Caucus Representative and Executive Council Member Maori Public Health Leadership Group, Member/Guest lecturer Ministry of Health – Advisory Group for Reducing Maori Health Inequalities, Member Ministry of Social Development – Participatory Process sub-Committee, Member NZ Institute of Environmental Health, Member Earth Building Association of New Zealand, Member Rotorua Chamber of Commerce, Member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bishopric 2nd Counselor, Tarawera Ward, Rotorua Stake Malfroy Primary School, Board Member Ngati Rangiteaorere – 2002-3 Health Rep. for Te Roopu Hauora o Te Arawa, DHB Governance Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai – Resource Management contractor and Education Rep.
Interests and Activities
Touch rugby, Windsurfing/sailing, Music (guitar), Iwi/whanau Development, Kapiti Island landowner, Alternative Technology, Family & Church
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