HOHEPA MOHI HENARE
Taiao Ranger ki Tamaki ki te Tonga
Te taha o toku papa no Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa,
Ngāti Hine, Ngaati Maniapoto me Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi.
Te taha o toku Mama no Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Rangiwewehi me Tūwharetoa. Ko au tena
I LIVE BY Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te
Moana, kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi.
MY BIGGEST STRENGTH OR SUPER POWER
My whanau are my biggest strength, my biggest supporters.
MY ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR TAIAO
To see at least 50% of our native bush restored, creating a healthier, more vibrant environment that supports our entire ecosystem. Central to this vision is the integration of Māori knowledge, which offers a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between people and the natural world. Ka mate te taiao, ka mate te tangata. Ka ora te taiao, ka ora te iwi—when nature thrives, so do we.
By embracing mātauranga Māori alongside modern approaches, we can ensure a flourishing future for our whenua, our people, and all living beings.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT OUR MAHI
Being outdoors and immersed in our taiao is a grounding experience, but working within a Māori lens adds a whole new layer of meaning and connection. It’s not just about restoring the environment—it’s about honoring the whakapapa of the land, the waterways, and all living things. Through a Māori perspective, we see the taiao not as something separate from us, but as our tūpuna, our ancestors, and