MUMA’s current CEO Wyn Osborne has been embedded within MUMA and Māori activism environments for over 30 years.

Having been reared by outstanding thought leaders of the 80's and 90’s such as Syd Jackson and MUMA founders Dame June Temuranga and Bob Jackson, Wyn openly acknowledges his entire leadership goals are based around their examples.

When elected by the MUMA Board to succeed Willie Jackson after his return to Parliament in 2017, Wyn was determined to uphold with the utmost respect the values of the Māori world view which had honed him.

Witnessing Willie's absolute determination to work for the rights of Māori at all costs, coupled with the resolute nature of those Rangatira he’d had the opportunity to learn from, has informed his philosophy that he is here solely to serve wholeheartedly the community which embraced him.

Wyn is a great example not only of Pākeha ally-ship, but is also a testament to the incredible enriching experience all can have when absorbed within the Māori world with an open heart to embrace those values.

In the video below Wyn reflects on the passion, bravery and overwhelming focus of Dame Temuranga June Jackson who set him on his life’s journey of supporting kaupapa Māori in Auckland, and the impressive tāne who informed his rangimarie but steadfast style.