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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 2pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 2pm Friday 9am - 4pm

ManawaFM, 9A Koromiko Street, Murupara (2025)

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11/09/2025

NOTICE TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE:
Due to the tangihanga being held this morning for Che, our office will be closed from 9:45am -11:30am to allow staff to pay their final respects.

We appreciate your understanding at this time!

09/09/2025

A Special Tribute - Che Denver August
Today we pause to pay homage and remember you, Che. The trustees and staff are shocked and saddened to hear the news of your passing. Though a member of our team and whānau under the umbrella of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa, your presence and contributions remain deeply felt.
Che gave generously of his time, energy, and skills, working alongside the late Bill Bird and our former CEO, Maramena Vercoe.
2002 Che worked with Bill Bird and the Marae Waharoa representatives to establish our Deed of Mandate for the Ngāti Manawa Treaty Settlements.
In 2004 the Crown recognised the establishment of the Ngāti Manawa Settlors and Ngāti Manawa Marae Trustees and signed the Ngāti Manawa and Crown Treaty Settlements Terms of Negotiations Agreement. Back then Kirituia was employed as the receptionist, Che IT, and Kuia Vera Secretary.
Che was TRoNMs IT from 2005 Agreement in Principle.
With his training in GIS mapping, he produced vital land maps for the Mana Whenua and helped establish the Pou Rāhui that you still hear today. He also played a pivotal role with the COVID response team and ManawaFM.
He was more than a colleague – he was a friend, a cousin, and a mentor, carrying both humour and humility into every space he entered.
Through his mahi, Che left a lasting legacy. His dedication went beyond the tasks at hand; it was always about people, about whānau, and about building a future where all could stand tall. The projects he helped shape, the wisdom he shared, and the kindness he showed remains woven in our organisation. His influence continues to live on in those who had the privilege of working alongside him.
Che’s journey began long before he walked through the doors of the Rūnanga as a young lad. As a college student, he was an active member of the kapa haka group, contributing to the release of the college kapa haka album. He was also a member of the Youth Centre through the Edmund Rice Youth Group, and became involved with the former ERFM radio station, Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake o Tāwhiuau radio, and eventually ManawaFM.
Outside of these spaces, Che’s competitive spirit shone through as an avid darts and pool player. Entering many competitions, he frequently came out victorious.
And of course, Che will always be remembered as the undisputed “king maker” of pavlova at the Rūnanga, a title he wore with both pride and humour. We can only hope he passed his skills on to Weku, because everyone knew you never left Che’s table without a generous helping of pavlova, a hearty laugh, and usually a few boxes to down.
"We extend our aroha and deepest condolences to Che’s whānau. May you find comfort in knowing that the respect and gratitude we hold for him is immense."