Taiporutu Hauraki (Ngaati Hauaa, Ngaati Werewere)

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Ko Maungakawa te Maunga

 

Ko Topehaehae me Piako ngaa Awa

 

Ko Rukumoana me Kai-a-te-mata ngaa Marae

 

Ko Taiporutu Hauraki tooku ingoa. I am the Iwi Projects Manager for Ngaati Hauaa Mahi Trust.

 

I am inspired by my Tuupuna and to be part of a positive change that strengthens the pathways for the next generation, to transform Rangatahi into Rangatira and continue the vision of our Tuupuna, Wiremu Tamihana.

 

My work experience in the Dairy sector allows me to practice organisation core compliance, effective business workflow with a focus on leadership and growing our people in and out of the workplace.

 

Connecting with our Tuupuna daily through karakia allows Ngaati Hauaa Mahi Trust kaimahi to operate in the Taiao space leading with Maatauranga Maaori which is unique to Te Ao Maaori and Kaupapa Maaori.

 

Positive engagement with Communities gives us the opportunity to change the perception on what it means to be Maori through living the values of "Tika and Pono" and what it means for your Iwi, Hapu and whaanau.

 

My Aspirations for Ngaati Hauaa is to be "exactly" what our Tupuna envisaged around economic prosperity in this day and age.

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