David PERENARA-O’CONNELL

Tāwhaki Joint Venture • Chair of the Board, Te Taumutu Rūnanga Representative

David is Chair of Tāwhaki Joint Venture and has been involved since its establishment. He has a deep interest and understanding of tribal creation stories, Māori astronomy, navigation and tribal whakapapa (genealogies) having been raised, nurtured and guided by tribal kaumatua (elders) for most of his life. In his roles with Ngāi Tahu (a governing Māori tribal council of Te Waipounamu, New Zealand) and Te Taumutu Rūnanga (a sub-tribal council) he advocates for the cultural heritage, identity, development and wellbeing of his community, helping preserve and promote Māori traditions and values, and advance Māori economic independence and prosperity.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

Participation: