KERI OLSEN
Taiao Ranger ki Tamaki ki te Tonga
Ko Tainui me Mahuhu ki te Rangi ooku waka.
Ko Puketaapapa me Maunga Kiekie ooku Maunga.
Ko Te Manukanuka aa Hoturoa me Te Waitemata ngaa Whanga. Ko Waikato, Te Ahiwaru, Waiohua me Ngaati Whātua ki Orakei ngaa iwi.
Ko Makaurau me Orakei ngaa Marae.
Kia ora, ko Keri tōku ingoa, a proud kaitiaki at Te Pu-a Nga Maara, carrying the strength of my whakapapa and a passion for our Taiao.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your contribution and mine, our people will thrive. This whakataukī inspires me to work collaboratively, sharing knowledge and effort to nurture our Taiao and communities for a brighter future.
He Māori ahau! My Māori identity is my greatest strength—a deep well of resilience, mātauranga, and connection to our whenua and tūpuna that powers everything I do.
Regenerate and restore, sustain and protect! I dream of a vibrant Taiao where our land, waters, and ecosystems are revitalised and safeguarded through Māori-led practices, thriving for generations to come.
The joy of our mahi is that no two days are alike—it’s like a box of chocolates, full of surprises! The variety keeps me buzzing, whether I’m immersed in nature, connecting with our people, or bringing our kaupapa to life. Every day is a fresh adventure in service to our Taiao.