Selwyn Parata

Sir Selwyn Parata
KNZM
Sir Selwyn Parata KNZM
	Parata in 2024
Born	Selwyn Tanetoa Parata; 1956 or 1957 (age 68–69); Waipiro Bay, New Zealand
Education	Ngata Memorial College; St Stephen’s College;
Known for	Service to Māori
Notable work	Board chair of Ngāti Porou; Board chair of Te Matatini;
Spouse	Amohaere Houkamau
Children	4
Relatives	Hekia Parata (sister); Wira Gardiner (brother-in-law); Arnold Reedy (grandfather); Materoa Reedy (great-grandmother); Tame Parata (great-great-grandfather);

Sir Selwyn Tanetoa Parata KNZM (born 1956 or 1957) is a New Zealand Māori leader. He has served as chair of the Ngāti Porou tribal authority, Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou, since 2014.

Sir Selwyn Parata KNZM
Parata in 2024
Born	Selwyn Tanetoa Parata 1956 or 1957 (age 68–69) Waipiro Bay, New Zealand
Education	Ngata Memorial College St Stephen’s College
Known for	Service to Māori
Notable work	Board chair of Ngāti Porou Board chair of Te Matatini
Spouse	Amohaere Houkamau
Children	4
Relatives	Hekia Parata (sister) Wira Gardiner (brother-in-law) Arnold Reedy (grandfather) Materoa Reedy (great-grandmother) Tame Parata (great-great-grandfather)