I am Māori. I am young. I am a woman. I am a Mum. I am from a rural upbringing. My Dad was a shearer. My Mum was a rousie. I grew up working class. I was the first in my family to attend university.

I make the system uncomfortable. There are many others like me – like you. I didn’t listen to the system.

We research mauri ora, or flourishing wellness. Our kaupapa is to uplift the hopes and aspirations of Māori communities. Our communities deserve the best.

Tēnei tātou te koronga