Mauao Māori Constituency Candidates

My principal place of residence is in the Mauāo Māori Constituency area. 

Ko te Taiao ko au Ko au te Taiao 

Tena koutou katoa nga whanau, hapu, iwi me nga hapori Maori o te rohe kaunihera o Mauao, mai nga Kuri a Wharei ki Otamarakau. Tenei te mihi ki a koutou katoa. 

Ko Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Pukenga, Waitaha, me Ngati Whakaue oku iwi. 

I am seeking re-election as the Mauao Constituent Councillor on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. With this current climate of uncertainty, consistency of representation is now more crucial than ever before. 

Mana Motuhake was the priority expressed by whanau/hapu/iwi this term. It then became my modus operandi and so promoted through advocacy the push for more meaningful and effective partnerships with hapu/iwi. And although we made progress, current proposed legislation may affect these developments. 

Vote me back in whanau to maintain the positive progress made and to further unfinished mahi. 

No reira tena tatou katoa. 

My principal place of residence is in the Mauāo Māori Constituency area. 

I'm standing for the Mauao Seat to restore mana, vision, and action to our region. This campaign is about purpose - not politics. Our whenua needs protection, our people need bold leadership, and our future needs courage. I bring lived experience, proven results, and an unwavering commitment to serve. We will fight for clean moana, resilient lands, and decisions grounded in whakapapa. This is about legacy - for our mokopuna and the mauri of Mauao. Stand with me. Let's rise. 

My principal place of residence is in the Mauāo Māori Constituency area. 

I stand as a candidate for the Mauao Ward of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, bringing a background in advocacy, governance, and conflict resolution. I have provided advice to hundreds of 

school Principals, Boards and Employers supporting effective leadership and accountability across Aotearoa. 

With in-depth knowledge of Tauranga City Council’s water services and the relevant legislation, I bring expertise in water resource management grounded in mātauranga Māori and kaitiakitanga. I have worked alongside iwi, hapū, and whānau to build trusted partnerships and elevate community voices in decision-making. 

My priorities are clear: ensuring access to clean water, investing in infrastructure that connects our region, and upholding policies that protect the health of our Taiao above profit. I currently serve on regional and national governance boards, advancing collaborative decision-making and enduring solutions.

I offer values-driven leadership steeped in Te Ao Māori and seek your support to serve with integrity and care.