My Mahi in the Hapori Community Roles
Nau mai, haere mai – Welcome!
Below is a summary of my current and former mahi (work and service) supporting hapū, iwi, and the wider community across Whangarei and Te Taitokerau.
Hapū & Iwi Collaboration
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Nga Hapū o Mangakahia
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Building strong relationships and driving collaborative projects that uplift Mangakahia whānau and hapū.
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Patuharakeke
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Actively engaged in nurturing the cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, and social development of our community.
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Te Parawhau
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Supporting Te Parawhau in protecting taonga, advancing local projects, and fostering intergenerational knowledge.
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Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari
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Working alongside these hapū to strengthen cultural identity and promote sustainable, community-led initiatives.
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Pukahakaha East 5B Ahu Whenua Trust
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Championing climate resilience and sustainable land management to ensure the whenua thrives for future generations.
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Whatitiri Māori Reserve
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Advocating for climate resilience and sustainable practices to safeguard the whenua and resources.
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Omauri Marae Reserve
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Supporting climate-focused initiatives and the preservation of marae lands for the benefit of our people.
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Te Whakapiko
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Championing climate action and environmental guardianship within local Māori reserves.
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Governance & Advisory Roles
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Te Huinga | MWF Project Manager
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Managing $4M projects that benefit Māori and the wider Whangārei community.
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Te Karearea Secretariat
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Providing administrative support and strategic guidance.
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FENZ Local Advisory Committee
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Advising Fire and Emergency New Zealand on local priorities and needs.
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Te Ruarangi / TTMAC (Proxy Representative)
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Representing hapū in council and regional decision-making.
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Taitokerau Tangata Whenua Water Advisory
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Offering tangata whenua perspectives on water management and policy.
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Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board (Technical Support)
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Supporting the board with technical advice for the protection and management of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe (Ninety Mile Beach).
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Environmental & Conservation Mahi
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Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust
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Treasurer, Project Executive, and Chairperson for projects connecting people to freshwater and marine environments.
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Whitebait Connection
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Engaging schools and communities in freshwater conservation and restoration.
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EMR | Experiencing Marine Reserves
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Promoting marine education and protection through hands-on experiences.
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Wai Connections
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Supporting collaborative initiatives for healthy waterways across Te Taitokerau.
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Sports & Community Organisations
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Te Taitokerau Touch Incorporated (Treasurer)
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Supporting the growth and development of touch rugby in Te Taitokerau.
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Taitokerau Polynesian Canoe Association (Treasurer)
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Promoting waka ama and Polynesian voyaging for community wellbeing.
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Mitamitaga ole Pasifika Va’a alo Canoe Club (Treasurer)
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Strengthening Pasifika identity and whanau through waka ama.
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Tai Kotuku Waka Ama (Treasurer)
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Encouraging participation and excellence in waka ama.
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Te Kauika o Patuharakeke (Treasurer)
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Supporting Patuharakeke’s waka ama team and kaupapa.
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