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Te Awe Huānga
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Te Awe Board
Jamie Williams
Chair
Jamie Williams is a prominent New Zealand entrepreneur and hospitality leader based in Wellington. He co-founded Kāpura (formerly Wellington Hospitality Group) in 2006, which grew to operate over 40 venues across the North Island, including popular establishments like Hotel Bristol, Mac’s Brew Bar, and Fortune Flavours. In 2023, Jamie played a pivotal role in merging Kāpura with Auckland-based Joylab to form the Star Hospitality Group, now one of Aotearoa’s largest hospitality networks with over 50 venues nationwide.
Of Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Kuri, and Ngāti Porou descent, Jamie is deeply committed to Māori values and community engagement. As a trustee of Te Awe, Wellington’s Māori Business Network, he advocates for Māori entrepreneurship and leadership. Jamie continues to express a desire to explore new opportunities while continuing to contribute to the growth and development of the hospitality sector. His career reflects a blend of business acumen, cultural integrity, and a steadfast commitment to community and innovation in New Zealand’s hospitality industry.
Anita Murdoch
Trustee
Anita is an Entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in the Recruitment Industry in New Zealand. Anita and her team are successfully sourcing and placing talent in the Corporate Services space across private, public and the NGO sectors.
Of Waikato-Tainui and Kahungunu descent, Anita is committed to supporting Maori business to thrive in the Wellington community and other regions across the country.
Supporting our Rangatahi is a key driver for Anita and she currently sits on the Star Boating Club Preservation Trust Board which supports the sport of rowing in our beautiful harbour city. Passionate about people, Anita is excited to apply her business experience, contacts and knowledge to support the growth of Te Awe in the Wellington region. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata