NZ Business Hall of Fame Inductee and Director of Paewai Mullins Shearing
Mavis mullins
mnzm
Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua, Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Ranginui
“A mother and grandmother.
Business woman aka survivor.
Entrepreneur aka street wise
Farmer food producer aka kai lover.
Iwi leader aka servant.
Strategist aka cunning cat.
Governor aka protector.
Home maker aka mother bear.”
Mavis Mullins MNZM is a recognised leader in Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary industry. She has chaired a number of large Māori land based incorporations and sits on the board of Moana New Zealand, New Zealand’s largest Māori owned fishing company.
With a passion for food, fibre, whenua and whānau, all her energy is directed towards her mission to sustain and protect taonga Māori. Mavis is also a passionate advocate for innovation in matters of community, agribusiness and protection for Papatūānuku.
Her contribution to New Zealand business has seen her recognised with many honours and awards, including Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2002 for services to the wool industry. Induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame and the same year awarded Outstanding Māori Business Leader of the Year from the University of Auckland.
Kei te taha of taku whaea, ko Josephine Whanarere
Ko Ruapehu te maunga
Ko Whanganui te awa tupua
Ko Atihaunui a Pāpārangi te Iwi
Kei te taha o toku matua, ko Punga Paewai
Ko Ruahine te maunga
Ko Manawatū te awa
Ko Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua te iwi
Ko Mavis Mullins ahau.