Dr Taku Parai | Ng膩ti Toa
Born and raised in Takap奴w膩hia, Porirua, Dr Parai has always had a great love for the game of basketball. Dr Parai contributed to the early advancement of the game either through playing, administration or coaching. He coached a talented Mana College team between 1986 and 1988, coming third at the Rotorua nationals in 1987. Educated at Ng膩ti Toa Primary School, Mana College and Victoria University, he is currently employed as the Director M膩ori Health for Tu Ora Compass Health, Chairman of Te Runanga o Ng膩ti Toa Rangatira, President of the Northern United Rugby Club, Chairman M膩ori Basketball, Co-Chair of M膩ori and Pacific Trade Training and Iwi Liaison Whitireia Polytech.
Dr Parai thoroughly enjoys his role at BBNZ. Introducing and nurturing critical M膩ori values and tikanga into the fabric of BBNZ is important for both teams and administrators.
Ma tini, Ma Mana, Ka rapa te Whai
By joining together we will succeed
