Jeanie Hughes

Tribal Affiliation: Te Atiawa, Taranaki

Born and raised at Waiwhetu, Jeanie is the youngest child of four children and the only daughter of Manu and Jean Taumanu.

Jeanie has been a Trustee on the Wellington Tenths Trust and the Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust since 2006. 

Her motivation for being a Trustee is “is it right for our owners?” as being a Trustee is a huge commitment and a lot of responsibility. Jeanie was raised to be honest, with principles, and will help anyone if asked and if warranted.  She is retired, a mother to one daughter, and nanny to six mokopuna.  She enjoys golf and belongs to Cambridge Golf Club, loves music and her whānau.

Director and Trustee Roles:
  • Haukawakawa Limited Partnership, Director
  • Metlifecare Palmerston North Limited, Director
  • Ngahuru Charitable Trust, Trustee
  • Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust, Trustee
  • Wellington Tenths Trust, Trustee
  • Wellington Tenths Trust Corporate Trustee Limited, Director