Ms Pania Tyson Nathan

Biography

Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu

Since becoming CEO of NZ Māori Tourism, Pania has focused on highlighting the unique opportunity that a Māori experience offers manuhiri (visitors) domestically and internationally. Having grown up in business with her parents in the Hawke’s Bay and then owning businesses, Pania understands intimately both the pains and passion of a 24 hour personal and financial commitment. Fast forward to the mid 90’s she moved on to local and central government where she gained an appreciation of the important role that policy plays in our everyday lives. Pania has used all that she has learned over the years (and continues to learn) to position NZ Māori Tourism as a key contributor, participant and influencer within the tourism industry today.