Ko Ngāti Kahungunu tōku Iwi
Ko Ngati Hinepare te hapū
Ko Tuhirangi te maunga
Ko Tutaēkuri te awa
Ko Moteo te Marae
Ko Whaitiri Poutawa ahau.

It was at Hato Pāora College in the Manawatu where my journey into Māoritanga began it course. After 5 years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade where I was privileged to represent both Aotearoa New Zealand and my Māori culture around the world. Later my passion for dance would open more doors to travel the world, representing New Zealand twice at the World Hiphop Championships, winning in 2004. My whānau bought me home and started me on a new journey working with youth in both the community and in residence. The work was so fulfilling but the opportunity to incorporate my culture into my practice was, at the time, difficult to achieve. And so I found my way to where I am now and have been for 10 years; delivering kapa haka, Māori culture, tikanga, identity, leadership development and Te Reo Māori to schools and communities (https://www.facebook.com/KapaHaka4Kids/)