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Kate Te Morenga
27/03/25
Kate Te Morenga
Kate Te Morenga is a dedicated and passionate leader with a rich career journey that spans various roles and sectors. Her story is one of resilience, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to her community and cultural identity. Kate's career began with a series of menial jobs in the UK, where she discovered her knack for public relations and events.
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Sefa Joseph Faletanoa’i
23/03/25
Sefa Joseph Faletanoa’i
Sefa Joseph is a dynamic and multifaceted leader whose career spans across business development, media, and community initiatives. Sefa’s journey is demonstrated through the power of resilience, innovation, and the importance of community. 
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James Mose
23/03/25
James Mose
I was born in Samoa, raised in South Auckland. I moved to Wellington in 2007 and predominantly have spent the last 18 years in Wellington, but I still call South Auckland home. I still visit 10 times a year if I can.  
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Hayley Honatana
21/03/25
Hayley Honatana
Hayley is the proud owner of Hayley's Spic & Span, a cleaning and gardening business that has been thriving since 2020. Reflecting on her journey, she realises how crucial community support and whanaungatanga have been. Her whānau has a long history of serving the community, and in a small town, word-of-mouth marketing has been key to her success. 
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Melissa Wallace
19/03/25
Melissa Wallace
Melissa Wallace is a dedicated and versatile professional with a rich and varied career journey. Starting in the army, Melissa spent 11 years as a logistician, moving people around the world and New Zealand. Her time in the Defence Force provided her with invaluable skills in management and logistics, but as she started a family, she realised the need for a career change that would allow her to be more present at home. 
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Aifai Esera
13/03/25
Aifai Esera
We are honored to introduce Aifai Esera, a dedicated community leader and advocate for Pasifika empowerment. Aifai's story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering commitment to his heritage and community. Aifai hails from the villages of Tuana’i, Solosolo and Sapunaoa, carrying the legacy of his great-grandfather, a revered chief known for his bravery and service. This deep connection to his roots has shaped Aifai's vision and mission in life.
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Te Rina McRae-Hape
13/03/25
Te Rina McRae-Hape
Te Rina McRae-Hape is a proud Māori wahine and is honoured to serve as the Kaitautoko for the Tauranga Māori Business Association. With a rich background spanning 19 years in the banking sector, she brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for uplifting our people and fostering sustainable growth. 
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Tracy Davis
05/03/25
Tracy Davis
Tracy is a pracademic in every sense. Her career journey is a humble one.  She has loved numbers as far back as she remembers. First starting off as an office clerk for Magnus Lennings in Opotiki, progressing to Administration Manager, before taking up a position at a well-known Bay of Plenty accounting firm Cookson-Forbes as an auditor. 
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Temahari Laumemea
05/03/25
Temahari Laumemea
Welcome to the inspiring journey of Temehari Laumemea, a dynamic entrepreneur and dedicated social worker whose career path is a testament to resilience, ambition, and cultural heritage. From her early days working in a pharmacy at the tender age of 10, to balancing multiple jobs as a teenager, Temehari, has always demonstrated an unwavering work ethic and a passion for helping others. 
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Rachel Mako
05/03/25
Rachel Mako
Rachael Mako is a passionate front of house chef and entrepreneur whose gift of manaakitanga and community shines through every endeavour. After placing 13th on MasterChef, Rachael embarked on a hospitality adventure that has captivated many. 
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Naibuka Sivo
05/03/25
Naibuka Sivo
We are excited to highlight the inspiring career of Naibuka Sivo, a dedicated professional in the aviation industry. Naibuka’s journey began in Suva, Fiji, where he received a government scholarship to New Zealand to pursue his dream of flying. Despite initial setbacks due to political turmoil at home, Naibuka’s resilience led him to a fulfilling career with Air New Zealand. 
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Marian Ruri
05/03/25
Marian Ruri
Marian Ruri, a proud descendant of Waikato-Tainui, Raukawa, and Tuhoe, grew up in Ngāruawāhia, a place she considers the centre of her universe. Now residing in Kirikiriroa with her daughter, Marian is the owner of the Kō Group, a Māori consultancy that collaborates with iwi, hapū, marae, and Crown agencies to support Māori aspirations. She also runs Ko Au, a Māori leadership and mindset growth company, and co-founded Rangaranga, a kaupapa aimed at empowering whānau to exercise their mana motuhake. 
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