Marcus Akuhata-Brown

Marcus Akuhata-Brown (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu) joined Te Tāhū o te Ture on 3 November 2020. A qualified teacher, in his early career Marcus led a number of innovative alternative education programs addressing the learning needs of at-risk youth and young offenders. Marcus brings his deep and broad connections with Iwi Māori, along with his drive to help strengthen the Ministry’s relationships through the engagement and partnership mahi.