Glen Skipper

Glen Co-Founded Rautāpatu Foundation in 2022, with business partner, Bry Kopu.

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Glen's strengths lie in his deep connection to his hapūtanga, particularly at Katere ki te Moana marae and Te Rewarewa. He has been instrumental in leading initiatives to revitalise ‘kai motuhake’ (indigenous food sovereignty) via maara kai, demonstrating his commitment to both community empowerment and sustainability.

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Glen leads many Mara initiates in Taranaki within hapu, schools and community gardens, and is warmly known as the 'Kumara Guy' for revitalising the growing of ancient species of kumara in Taranaki. He shares his expertise nationally on many regenerative platforms and for the last few years supported the intergenerational kaupapa 'Karioi' (Wakatū). At home, he is the current co-Chair of Ngāti Tāwhirikura Hapū Charitable Trust, supporting the alignment of aspirations and actions for ngā uri.

 

Glen prioritises accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct, principles that are embodied in the hapū healing framework—He Kawa Ora a cornerstone of his professional approach and personal ethos.

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