12th December 2025
Debbie Power
Chief Executive
Ministry of Social Development
56 The Terrace
Wellington 6011
New Zealand.
Kia ora Debbie,
Subject: Assurance of Continuity and Integrity at MUMA
I am writing to inform you that certain allegations defaming MUMA and me
as the Chief Executive have recently been circulated in the public domain. These
claims are unfounded and have been made with the potential to cause reputational
harm.
Please be assured that MUMA has taken immediate and appropriate legal steps to
address this matter. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protect the integrity of
our organisation, our leadership, and the trust placed in us by our partners and
community.
Importantly, our services remain unaffected. The adverse activity has not disrupted our
operations, and we continue to provide full support to our whānau and community. Our
focus remains on delivering our contract outcomes and advancing the Kaupapa that
underpins all our work.
We value your ongoing support and partnership. Should you have any questions or
require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have attached a list
of our contracts that are currently funded by your agency. Finally, if at any time you
intend to take any action regarding our contracts, can you please advise me at the
soonest.
Ngā mihi nui,
Tania Rangiheuea
CEO | E: s9(2)(a)
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Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA)
AGENCY CONTRACT NAME
CONTRACT
AGENCY
MUMA CONTRACT
NUMBER
CONTRACT
MANAGER
MANAGER
MSD
Family Centered Services
332312
Kathy Mitasa
Mike Tukaki
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MSD
Driver Licence Support
AKLC-24-00274
Nalisha Ram
Andrew Bourne
Programme (FY 2023/25)
s9(2)(a)
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MSD
Emergency Housing Social
AKLC-26-00321
Maria Nedeljkov Charlotte Henry–
Support & Navigator Services
s9(2)(a)
Wil iams
- FY 25-26
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MSD
Community Food Distribution NATO-26-00449
Serena Curtis
Charlotte Henry–
Hub Fund FY 25-26
s9(2)(a)
Wil iams
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MSD
Resilience to Organized
NATO 26-00313
Israel Wanoa
Tania Rangiheuea
Crime in Communities
s9(2)(a)
s9(2)(a)
(ROCC) - FY 25-26
MSD
He Poutama Rangatahi
ETNO-23-02544
Mene Setefano
Mike Tukaki
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