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Podcast: Smart Talk
Episode: Ngāi Tahu leader Tā Mark Solomon at Word Christchurch 2021
Description: Mark Solomon, the former kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of Ngāi Tahu's governing council, speaks with Nic Lowe about leadership in this highlight of WORD Christchurch 2021. Listen to Tā (Sir) Mark Solomon in conversation with Nic Lowe at Word Christchurch 2021In 1998, on the eve of Ngāi Tahu reaching settlement with the Crown, former foundryman Mark Solomon stepped into the role of kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of the iwi's governing council, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Taking the place of Sir Tipene O'Regan, he had taken up a high-profile position as one of the most visible Māori le...