Pārongo | Information Parekawhia McLean reappointed as Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Pārongo | Information Media releases Te Matarau Ā Mātou Mahi | Our responsibilities Systemic Inquiries Inquiry into eyewitness identification evidence Application Statistics Archived application statistics Application statistics Glossary Completed reviews Official Information Requests Unreasonable Correspondence Conduct Ō Mātou kawenga | Our Accountabilities Annual Disclosures of Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Expenses Parekawhia McLean reappointed as Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Friday 17 October 2025 Te Kāhui Tātari Ture | Criminal Cases Review Commission is pleased to confirm the reappointment of Parekawhia McLean (Ngāti Maahanga-Hourua, Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto) as Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive for a further three-year term, to 31 October 2028. Kaikōmihana Matua | Chief Commissioner Hon Denis Clifford acknowledged Parekawhia’s leadership and continued commitment to Te Kāhui’s kaupapa.