Pūhoro Charitable Trust Board

Jymal Morgan

Trustee

Pepeha

Role

Trustee

Profile

Jymal (Ngāi Tahu, Te Whakatōhea) is an experienced executive 15+ years contribution to science, research and innovation. Jymal is currently the General Manager Māori Impact Group at ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research) and has built a career working alongside Māori organisations at the interface of the wider economy to create sustainable futures, mō tātou ā mō ka uri ā muri ake nei, for us and for those who come after. He is passionate about advancing Aotearoa New Zealand’s social, cultural and economic prosperity through leveraging the cultural assets of both Māori and non-Māori. Jymal is a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Māori and holds post-graduate qualifications in Development Studies and Strategic Management from the University of Waikato. He has attended executive courses at Sloan Management School – Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford Woods institute for the Environment, and has a growing catalogue of governance and advisor roles across the Māori economy sector.

When did you join Pūhoro?

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Advice for your Rangatahi

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Robin Hapi (CNZM)

Co-Chair

Pepeha

Role

Co-Chair

Profile

Robin Hapi (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a prominent Māori leader who received the Insignia of a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori, the community and governance. Robin is the Chair of the Māori Economic Development Advisory Group, Board Member of the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency; Chair of Kainga Ora and a member of the Te Pou Matakana Board. Robin has been a proud advocate for the Pūhoro kaupapa since its inception in 2016

When did you join Pūhoro?

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Advice for your Rangatahi

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Dr Will Edwards

Co-Chair

Pepeha

Role

Co-Chair

Profile

Dr Will Edwards (Ngā Ruahine, Taranaki, Te Pakakohi, Tangahoe, Ngāti Ruanui) has worked extensively across the Māori development sector. He spent three years in post-doctoral study, researching the use of mātauranga Māori alongside Western science and achieved degrees in horticulture and Māori language, a Masters in Māori and Development Studies and a Public Health PhD on Māori positive ageing.

When did you join Pūhoro?

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Advice for your Rangatahi

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Tā Mark Solomon

Trustee

Pepeha

Role

Trustee

Profile

Tā Mark Solomon (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kuri) is a prominent Māori leader whose commitment to and advocacy for the Māori economy led to his recognition as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and Business in 2013. Tā Mark’s core philosophy is ‘strength with humility’ reflected in his belief that a true rangatira is a servant of the people

When did you join Pūhoro?

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Advice for your Rangatahi

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Professor Tahu Kukutai

Trustee

Pepeha

Role

Trustee

Profile

Professor Tahu Kukutai (Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti Kinohaku, Te Aupōuri) is the Co-Director of Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga and a Professor of Demography at the University of Waikato. Tahu specialises in Māori and Indigenous demographic research and is a founding member of the Māori Data Sovereignty Network Te Mana Raraunga and the Global Indigenous Data Alliance. Tahu is a former journalist and has degrees in History, Demography and Sociology from the University of Waikato and Stanford University

When did you join Pūhoro?

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Advice for your Rangatahi

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Te Pae Urungi - Senior Leadership Team

Locwood Ruwhiu

Mana Urunga Tū (Northern Regions)

Pepeha

Ko Ngāpuhi rātou ko Ngāti Porou

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu

Ko Rangitāne ngā iwi E whānau au i roto i Heretaunga, i tipu au ki Papaioea.

E noho ana au ki Tāmaki Makaurau ināianei

Role

Mana Urunga Tū (Northern Regions)

Profile

I am the self-nominated “Pūhoro HYPE beast” – usually waiting in lines overnight for the next Yeezy drop

When did you join Pūhoro?

2018

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love working for Pūhoro because it has re-connected me to Te Ao Māori and our awesome rangatahi!

Advice for your Rangatahi

Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Sodium – When you ask me to pass the table salt, all I’ll say is “Na”...dry Pa

Kemp Reweti

Manahautū (CE) & Mana Hourua (Chief Operating Officer)

Pepeha

Ko Tararua ngā paemaunga

Ko Rangitīkei te awa

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga te iwi

Ko Ohinepuhiawe te rohe

Ko Parewahawaha te marae

Ko Parewahawaha te tangata

Ko Ngāti Parewahawaha te hapū

Role

Manahautū (CE) & Mana Hourua (Chief Operating Officer)

Profile

Main Dishwasher!

When did you join Pūhoro?

September 2018

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Helping make a difference for Aotearoa and the world!

Advice for your Rangatahi

Stay in School!

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Iron, because I am stubborn

Leland Ruwhiu

Mana Urunga Tū (Central & Southern Regions) & Te Urunga Pae Manager

Pepeha

Ngai Tū te Aru, Te Whānau ā Hunaara, Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Mairehau

Role

Mana Urunga Tū (Central & Southern Regions) & Te Urunga Pae Manager

Profile

Dad Joke Advisor and Food Cross-Contamination Officer

When did you join Pūhoro?

2015

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Seeing rangatahi Māori realise their potential and seeing how this transforms both their lives and the lives of their whānau and community

Advice for your Rangatahi

‘Too many people are willing to carry the footstool, when there is a piano to be taken’ – Never shy away from hard work

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Ir (Iridium) because it is the most corrosive-resistant element known, meaning, it is not affected by water, chemicals or acids. There are many elements that change under different stressors and conditions, and while this lends to the beauty of the world we live in, I also appreciate that there is one that is not affected and remains constant, unchanging and enduring – qualities that perhaps compliment some of my own personal characteristics

Jody Allen

Mātauranga Māori Manager

Pepeha

Rere kau mai te awa nui

Mai i te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa

Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au

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Role

Mātauranga Māori Manager

Profile

Unofficial euchre champion of the world

When did you join Pūhoro?

January 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Helping tauira Māori

Advice for your Rangatahi

What would you attempt if you knew you would not fail?

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Vibranium. It is a rare, naturally occurring metallic substance that possesses the ability to absorb all vibrations in the vicinity as well as kinetic energy directed at it, which is absorbed and stored within the bonds between its molecules. As a result, the more energy vibranium absorbs, the tougher it becomes. Wakanda forever! 🙅🏾‍♂️

Kimiora McAllister

Events Manager & Chief Advisor to the Manahautū

Pepeha

Ko Wharepūhunga, ko Tararua ngā maunga

Ko Pūniu, ko Manawatū ngā awa

Ko Raukawa ki Wharepūhunga, ko Ngāti Raukawa Te Au ki te Tonga ngā iwi

Ko Ngāti Takihiku (ki uta), ko Ngāti Takihiku (ki tai) ngā hapū

Ko Aotearoa, ko Rāwhitiroa, ko Kererū ngā marae

E tere ana ngā kupu whakamānawa ki tēnā, ki tēnā o koutou!

Role

Events Manager & Chief Advisor to the Manahautū

Profile

The winner of all arguments with my husband 😜

When did you join Pūhoro?

February 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I get to work with other Māori on a kaupapa that makes a difference and helps transform the lives of rangatahi – what’s not to love about that!!

Advice for your Rangatahi

Know your worth, dream big, set goals, work hard, have fun, and make your tūpuna proud!

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Liquid helium because it’s literally the coolest one 😎 (forming at −268.9 °C)

Mana Vautier

Pūhoro Ambassador/NASA Aerospace Engineer

Pepeha

Ko Ngati Kahungungunu, Ngai Tahu, Ngati Raukawa, Te Arawa oku iwi

Role

Pūhoro Ambassador/NASA Aerospace Engineer

Profile

Keeper of the Light Sabers

When did you join Pūhoro?

2016

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

The tikanga, the manaakitangi, and especially the whakaahu whakamua of the tauira as they cultivate a passion for STEM subjects and pursue that which they once thought was unattainable.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata. Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tina. Pursue the distant pathways of your dreams so they may become your reality.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Nobelium - It was named in honor of Alfred Nobel who invented dynamite, and sometimes I can be a bit of a fire cracker.

Mātauranga Māori Team

Noel Hilliard

Pou Auaha - Creative Advisor

Pepeha

He mokopuna no ngā moana o te Tai Tokerau me Raukawakawa

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Role

Pou Auaha - Creative Advisor

Profile

I draw things for a living

When did you join Pūhoro?

July 2020

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Its an environment breaking down barriers to normalise Te Ao Māori

Advice for your Rangatahi

Indigenous knowledge will save the world

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Avatar state… yip… yip

Apiata Tipene

Pou Tikanga - Senior Māori Advisor

Pepeha

Ngāti Kere, Te Whānau a Te Ehutu, Te Hika o Papauma

Role

Pou Tikanga - Senior Māori Advisor

Profile

Philosopher and Token “Did you know [insert useless information]” guy.

When did you join Pūhoro?

2016

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Watching rangatahi grow their confidence and establish themselves as young capable Māori in science fields

Advice for your Rangatahi

“If you had one shot, one opportunity..” Always take advantage of the opportunities presented to you, it could be the only time there ever is ...

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Carbon. It can help to (and likely does) make everything. It is basically chemical lego. This reflects me well because sometimes I can feel awesome like diamonds and others I can feel ordinary... like a pencil.

Ani Ruwhiu

Pou Mātauranga - Senior Advisor Māori Medium

Pepeha

Ko Tararua ngā pae maunga

Ko Ōtaki te awa

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga te iwi

Ko Ngāti Kikopiri me Ngāti Wehiwehi ngā hapū

He uri hoki au nō Ngāti Toarangatira, Te Atiawa, Ngā Rauru, Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, ā, Kōtimana anō hoki

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Role

Pou Mātauranga - Senior Advisor Māori Medium

Profile

Te Reo Māori Advocate

When did you join Pūhoro?

2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Ko Tangaroa ara rau, ko Tangaroa kiriūka. He Kaupapa tēnei e ahuahu ana i ngā ara pūrau hei whanake i te iwi Māori. He Kaupapa titikaha i ngā moana pukepuke hei kōkiritia ngā kōnekeneke mā ngā rangatahi Māori.

Advice for your Rangatahi

He mātanga pūtaiao a tātou tūpuna mai rā āno. Tīkina te hoe, terea te waka ki pae tawhiti.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Kaihautū Team

Arianna Ormond

Waikato Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Maungakahia tokumaunga

Ko Whangawehi tokuawa

Ko Kurahaupō tokuwaka

Ko Rongomaiwahinetoku iwi

Ko Ngāti Hikairotoku hapu
Ko Tuahuru toku marae

Ko Arianna toku ingoa

Role

Waikato Kaihautū

Profile

Always Smiling

When did you join Pūhoro?

August 2023

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Working alongside our rangatahi every day

Advice for your Rangatahi

I strongly recommend that all young people, consider a career in STEM fields. Although it might seem challenging initially, the benefits and rewards are truly worthwhile. By excelling in STEM, you set a pioneering example for your peers, community, and whānau.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Gold - Because I always aim to do my best.

Chaana Morgan

Ruapehu Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ngāti Rangi, Te Atihaunui a Paparangi, Waikato, Taranaki, Te Mahurehure

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Role

Ruapehu Kaihautū Lead

Profile

The Silent One

When did you join Pūhoro?

October 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love the mahi that happens for our rangatahi. It's such an awesome kaupapa and the kaimahi are amazing!!

Advice for your Rangatahi

Whatever you do and the choices you make, your tupuna will be proud of.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Carbon – Carbon compounds regulate the Earth’s temperature, make up the food that sustains us, and provide energy that fuels our global economy.

Carson Hepi

Horowhenua/Kāpiti Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ki te taha o toku Pāpā, nō Ngati Tūwharetoa, no Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi ōku iwi.

Ki te taha o tōku Māmā nō Ngā Puhi, nō Ngāti Porou Ki Harataunga ōku iwi.

Role

Horowhenua/Kāpiti Kaihautū

Profile

HIM

When did you join Pūhoro?

March 2024 (Pūhoro tauira 2017- 2019)

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Connecting with rangatahi Māori and encouraging them to be the best version of them self, and the inclusiveness in the office space.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Never undervalue who you are and NEVER underestimate what you are capable of…….Stay innnn ittt

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Rather than an element I’d be a compound – H20 Why might you ask? because everyone needs me to survive! Hehe.

Waikaraka Ruwhiu-Toms

Central Auckland Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ko Maunga Kākāte maunga

Ko Kokopito , Ko Nohomanga ngā Waiora o te whānau

Ko Hunaara te tangata

Ko Hunaara te hapu

Ko Mātahi o te tau te Marae

Ko Ngāti Porou te Iwi

Role

Central Auckland Kaihautū Lead

Profile

The Ruwhiu Sister

When did you join Pūhoro?

February 2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love having the opportunity to support our Rangatahi encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves, without doubt and with all the confidence!

Advice for your Rangatahi

Be positive, stand confident, believe in yourself and be happy!

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

GOLD 🙂

Hapi Keil

Hawke's Bay Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ko Takitimu te waka

Ko Kahuranaki te maunga

Ko Ngaruroro te awa

Ko Ngāti Poporo te hapu

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi

Ko Nukanoa te whare tipuna

Ko Korongata te marae

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Role

Hawke's Bay Kaihautū Lead

Profile

Korean Food Connoisseur

When did you join Pūhoro?

January 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

It’s a pathway to whakamana our rangatahi Māori, a guide to help broaden their horizons

Advice for your Rangatahi

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

I would be Calcium. It’s vital for bones and teeth and it assists in muscle movement by carrying messages from the brain to all our body parts. Always strong, but I can support when needed for anywhere else.

Sina Leilua

Central Auckland Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Taupiri te maunga

Ko Moana-nui-a kiwa meManukau ōku moana

Ko Waikato te awa

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Tainui te iwi

Ko Ngāti Te Ata te hap1u

No Tainui me Hāmoa ahau

Role

Central Auckland Kaihautū

Profile

Sina ma le tuna

When did you join Pūhoro?

June 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love the kaupapa of raising achievement for our Māori rangatahi. It’s great that our tauira are supported right up to their Pūhoro graduation and then are further supported at tertiary level with Te Urunga Pae. The opportunities that Pūhoro provide is just incredible - from internships to overseas experiences. You can really gauge the wide range that STEM provides through these experiences.

Advice for your Rangatahi

We are all Scientists. We whakapapa back to navigators who crossed vast waters to sail to Aotearoa. Using knowledge of the sun’s position, the stars, cloud formations and the swirls of the moana. Science is in our DNA, we just need to awaken it.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Magnesium as it’s an active metal which when exposed to an open flame, ignites to produce a bright white light. I am the bright light for our rangatahi, helping them to realise their full potential

Te Maari MacGregor

Hawke's Bay Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga (Ngāti Hinemanu,Ngai te Upokoiri)

Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga (Ngatipareraukawa)

Kūki Arini (Rarotonga, Mangaia, Mauke, Aitutaki, Atiu)

Te Ati hanui-a-Paparangi

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Role

Hawke's Bay Kaihautū

Profile

Gang Awareness Operator

When did you join Pūhoro?

2020

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

This is the first work place where everyone can pronounce my name correctly. More importantly that we are supporting rangatahi in their pursuits in the STEM industries and in turn challenging some of society’s perceived stereotypes of Māori

Advice for your Rangatahi

Give more than you take.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Krypton(ite) because even Superman has a weakness.

David Hemopo

South Auckland Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ki te taha o toku papa
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Waikato Tainui te iwi
Ko Ngāti Amaru, Ngāti tamaoho ngā hapū
Ko Te Awamarahi me Maurea ngā marae
Ko Hemopo toku ingoa whānau

Whiti atu ki te taha o toku mama
Ko Ramaroa me Tautoro ngā maunga
Ko Whirinaki me Punakitere ngā awa
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka
Ko Ngapuhi te iwi
Ko Ngāti Morewa, Te Hikitu ngā hapū
Ko Mahuhukiterangi me Moria ngā marae
Ko Morunga me Te Namu oku ingoa whānau
Ko David Hemopo toku ingoa

Role

South Auckland Kaihautū Lead

Profile

The Walking Bicep

When did you join Pūhoro?

July 2020

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love that I can serve our Māori rangatahi and give them exposure to something that may not have been on their radar and assist them through a Te Ao Māori lens

Advice for your Rangatahi

Knowledge is having the right answer, but intelligence is asking the right questions.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

I would be Tungsten. Tungsten is conductive and resists corrosion. I like to conduct positive energy to everyone and resist the negativity that can often corrode a relationship

Ira-Aroha Sadler

Hawkes Bay Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Te Ramaroa a Kupe te maunga

Ko Whirinaki te awa

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka

Ko Moria te marae

Te Hiku Tu te hapu

Kupe te tangata

Ko Ngapuhi nui tonu te iwi

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Role

Hawkes Bay Kaihautū

Profile

Kapa Haka Guru

When did you join Pūhoro?

October 2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Everyone calling me by my full first name with ease. Encouraging Rangatahi to achieve their aspirations. Normalising STEMM as Mātauranga Māori

Advice for your Rangatahi

Believe in yourself and you can be whatever you aspire to be

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Neon- I shine/Glow everywhere I go

Karl Waru

South Auckland Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Putahi te maunga

Ko Ōmāpere te awa

Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua te waka

Ko Ngāpuhi te iwi

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Role

South Auckland Kaihautū

Profile

World Ranked #1 Marble Player (1995)

When did you join Pūhoro?

March 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love that I have the opportunity to help Rangatahi Māori realise their potential and make it a reality.

Advice for your Rangatahi

You are created for a time such as this! Go forward and be YOU. Your time is now.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

I would be Oxygen because without me there would be no life to the party (bad dad joke I’m sorry haha)

Riwai Pomana

Manawatū Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ko moumoukai toku maunga
Ko Nuhaka te awa
Ko Kahungunu toku marae
Ko Takitimu toku waka
Ko Rakaipaaka toku hapu
Ko Ngati Kahungunu toku iwi
Ko Riwai Pomana toku ingoa

Role

Manawatū Kaihautū Lead

Profile

Basketball Guru

When did you join Pūhoro?

2020

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love being apart of something that will help elevate our rangatahi to reach their potential

Advice for your Rangatahi

Anything worthwhile in life is never easy to obtain. Be ready and willing to work hard for it

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Titanium, I just think it sounds cool

Tazmin Heta

Waikato Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ko Taupiri te maunga

Ko Waikato te awa

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Turangawaewae temarae

He piko, he taniwha

Waikato Taniwharau

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Role

Waikato Kaihautū Lead

Profile

CEO of being handsome

When did you join Pūhoro?

April 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love that I’m working with my tēina here in my own rohe, and helping them get to where they want to go, and be what they want to be within the STEMM industries

Advice for your Rangatahi

Just Keep Swimming. Whenever you come across something that stops you from getting where you want to go, just keep swimming

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Water. Because it fills the empty spot in everything

Arahi Hippolite

Kaiarataki Matihiko

Pepeha

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Maunga Tapu te maunga

Ko Maitai te awa

Ko Raukawa te moana

Ko Te Tau Ihu te rohe

Ko Whakatū te marae

Ko Kākati te tupuna whare

He uri ahau nō Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toarangatira, Ngāti Kuia, Kai Tahu hoki

Ko Arahi Hippolite tōku ingoa

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Role

Kaiarataki Matihiko

Profile

When did you join Pūhoro?

March 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love that all our efforts are about making the lives of our Rangitahi better. Its all about their future

Advice for your Rangatahi

Yes, you can. Because, you're amazing. Because, you're you

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

I would be Water (H20 or dihydro-oxide) because its both dangerous, beautiful and an absolute 100% necessity of life

Ruby Reedy-Land

Ōtautahi Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ko Hikurangi te maunga

Ko Waiapu te awa

Ko Horouta te waka

Ko Mangahanea te marae

Ko Whānau o Hinetapora te hapu

Ko Ngati Porou te iwi

Role

Ōtautahi Kaihautū Lead

Profile

Miss 2 Degrees

When did you join Pūhoro?

March 2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Throughout my life my family has always supported me in everything I wanted to do which I am so grateful for as I acknowledge that others don’t have the strongest support system. My goal coming into this job was to be able to give our tauira that encouragement and support that my family gave me and be the light that they need to guide them on their journey. I love that I am not only able to give them that support but also be a role model to influence them into a STEM career path they may not have realised was possible - creating an intergenerational change for our tauira and future generations to come!

Advice for your Rangatahi

You are powerful beyond measure, like Marianne Williamson said "It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us" You have enough light to brighten the world. What you believe, you can achieve so don’t stop believing!

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Hydrogen because you wouldn’t want to live without me!

Annaleise Faint

Ōtautahi Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Kahuranaki temanga
Ko Takitimu te Waka
Ko Poukawa te roto
Ko Kahuranaki te hauke te Marae
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi
Ko Ngāi Te Whatuiapiti te hapu
Ko Annaleise tōku ingoa

Role

Ōtautahi Kaihautū

Profile

Puts hand up for anything

When did you join Pūhoro?

2017

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Being able to give back to the Pūhoro programme and help other Pūhoro students

Advice for your Rangatahi

ANYTHING you need help with, Pūhoro has got you covered

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Nitrogen, it’s in our DNA to love it

Kahutianui Lawrence

Waikato/Tāmaki Makaurau Te Urunga Pae Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi, Cherokee me Wampanoag ōku Iwi
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Role

Waikato/Tāmaki Makaurau Te Urunga Pae Kaihautū

Profile

Indigenous Baddie (respectfully)

When did you join Pūhoro?

August 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

That I get to serve my People

Advice for your Rangatahi

Give back to kaupapa, as much as you receive from the kaupapa

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

H2O, because Tangaroa is my favourite Atua!

Seth Clement

Te Urunga Pae Internship Lead

Pepeha

Ko Ruapeha te maunga

Ko Mangawhero te awa

Ko Ngāti Rangi, NgātiRaukawa ki te tonga, Ngāti Tuwharetoa me Ngāti Pākehā ngā iwi

Ko Ngā Mokai te marae

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Role

Te Urunga Pae Internship Lead

Profile

When did you join Pūhoro?

April 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

The people – both the rangatahi and kaimahi – and learning from those around me

Advice for your Rangatahi

Don’t underestimate the power of doing a little, consistently. Just as a kete is woven one strand at a time, so a successful and virtuous life is woven from the small but frequent good decisions a person makes

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

I’d be a metaphysical simple – in other words, whatever the most fundamental physical building block is (maybe a quark?). I like fundamental things 😊

Jess Matthews

Te Urunga Pae Kaihautū Lead

Pepeha

Ko Puketapu te maunga

Ko Ngaruroro te awa

Ko Tākitimu te waka

Ko Ngāti Hinemanu me Ngāi Upokoiri ngā hapū

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi

He hononga hoki ōku ki Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga

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Role

Te Urunga Pae Kaihautū Lead

Profile

When did you join Pūhoro?

January 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love that we can support our tauira in seeing the power and beauty in being Māori

Advice for your Rangatahi

Take risks and see mistakes as learning opportunities, your mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

Hydrogen – it is the lightest element but it makes up 90% of the visible universe. Another cool thing about it is that it is a raw fuel for stars

Amber Te Tau

Manawatū Kaihautū

Pepeha

Ko Tararua te maunga

Ko Ruamahanga te awa

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu me Rangitāne ōku iwi

Ko Samuel Te Tau rāua ko Maureen Murphy ōku mātua

Ko Amber Te Tau ahau

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Role

Manawatū Kaihautū

Profile

(Crazy) Cat lady through and through

When did you join Pūhoro?

I joined Pūhoro in 2017 as a year 12 student at PNGHS. I became a tutor in 2019, and have picked up the Tutor Lead role this year

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love working for Pūhoro because I have experienced the benefits of the program, and know first hand how life changing it can be. I love to help people, and through the Tutor Lead position I can do this both directly and indirectly.

Advice for your Rangatahi

I would encourage all Rangitahi to follow their passion. It's also okay to change your mind, if you find your passion is falling, then switch it up! You don't know what you're capable of until you try - and Pūhoro sees your potential, so trust us when we say you will achieve great things.

If you were an element, what element would
you be and why?

If I was an element, I would be Sodium - I took a quiz to find out. I guess I can be both stable and reactive when needed!

Operations Team

Tia Matthews

Ringa Āwhina Tāhūhū - Executive Assistant to the Manahautū

Pepeha

Ko Hikurangi tōku maunga

Ko Wairua tōku awa

Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua tōku waka

Ko Matawaia raua ko Kaikou ōku marae

Ko Ngāti Hine tōku hapu

Ko Ngāpuhi tōku iwi

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Role

Ringa Āwhina Tāhūhū - Executive Assistant to the Manahautū

Profile

Ngāpuhi Princess

When did you join Pūhoro?

2017

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love that our mahi never feels like mahi, it is a passion serving our people.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Be your truest authentic self, always

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

I would be At, Astatine as it is the rarest naturally occurring element in the Earth's crust

Shane Allen

Poutātari - Data Analyst

Pepeha

I tipu au ki Rotorua, i roto i te rohe o ‘Ngā Waru Pūmanawa’ o Te Arawa

Ko Tarawera te maunga

Ko Rerewhakaaitu te roto

Ināianei, ka noho ahau me tōku whānau ki raro i ngā pae maunga o Tararua me Ruāhine

Ko Manawatū te awa

Ko Rangitāne te iwi

Ko ‘Tangata Tiriti’ tōku iwi

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Role

Poutātari - Data Analyst

Profile

Ally and salesforce enthusiast

When did you join Pūhoro?

July 2023

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Having the chance to give back in a kaupapa Māori organisation that is making a genuine impact is a real privilege for me. I love a challenge and I'm excited to play a role in supporting Pūhoro as it looks to increase its reach.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Be curious, try new things - knowing what doesn't float your boat is an important part of discovering your passion. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

Aluminium (Al) – versatile and good at making connections. As an analyst I thrive in the space where people, processes and technology intersect. Being able to see all the connections we make with tauira, whānau and partners is an important part of my mahi.

Whitney Fotuali'i

Kaitiaki Pūtea - Financial Coordinator

Pepeha

Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi

Role

Kaitiaki Pūtea - Financial Coordinator

Profile

The go to for all things financial...

When did you join Pūhoro?

July 2023

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Working in a kaupapa Māori organisation where it focuses on giving our rangatahi the guidance and opportunities to excel in STEMM

Advice for your Rangatahi

Take every opportunity in life, work hard and always be respectful

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

Tungsten (W) - Tungsten is rare and remarkable for its robustness, especially the fact that it has the highest melting point. "Cool under pressure" - Symbol also W for Whitney.

Tiana Nepe

Communications & Marketing Advisor

Pepeha

Ko Aorangi te maunga

Ko Hautapu, ko Moawhango, ko Rangitīkei ngā awa

Ko Ngāti Tamakōpiri, ko Ngāti Whitikaupeka, ko Ngāi Te Ohuake, ko Ngāti Hauiti, ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tamatea, ko Ngāti Tūwharetoa, ko Ngāi Tahu ngā iwi

Ko Opaea me Moawhangongā ngā Marae

Nō Taihape ahau

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Role

Communications & Marketing Advisor

Profile

COMMander and Chief

When did you join Pūhoro?

September 2022

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Seeing young Māori thrive, overcome barriers and achieve things they never thought were possible.

Advice for your Rangatahi

You have unlimited potential and can achieve anything you want to achieve.

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

Iron because its strong, steady and indispensable.

Jason Tahi

Pou Hiranga - Senior Advisor

Pepeha

He uri tēnei nō te Mātāpuna

Nō te ahikā o Ngāti Hikairo kiTongariro, o Ngāti Turumakina, o Ngāti Kurauia, o Ngāti Tūrangitukua

Ko Te Wharerangi te tangata

Ko Te Heuheu te tangata

Ko Ngāti Tūwharetoa te iwi

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Role

Pou Hiranga - Senior Advisor

Profile

CrossFit hype-artist

When did you join Pūhoro?

Mahuru 2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

101 philosophy chats with Leland & Api. Attending Pūhoro graduation nights celebrating our Rangatahi. How good!

Advice for your Rangatahi

Surround yourself with clever mates. Once you become a leader in your chosen field you will never regret it

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

Magnesium – helps with sleep and relaxes the muscles!

Endya Fryer

Pou Whakataka - Administrator

Pepeha

Ko Hikurangi, ko Taranaki ōku maunga

Ko Waiapu te awa

Ko Horouta te waka

Ko Ohine Waiapu te marae

Ko Ngāti Porou te iwi

Ko Whānau takimoana te hapū

Ko Endya Fryer tōku ingoa.

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Role

Pou Whakataka - Administrator

Profile

The go to girl

When did you join Pūhoro?

August 2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love my job because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission. This truly creates a family environment where everybody is there for each other

Advice for your Rangatahi

I don’t think of myself as a role model. I do try to live in a compassionate, considerate and positive way. The only advice I can offer is to find what you love to do, find the joy in it, and express yourself through your passion

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

TBA

Events Team

Toni Floyd

Mana Takapau - Events Manager

Pepeha

Ko Taupiri, Ko Pirongia, Ko Maungapohatu ōku maunga

Ko Waikato, ko Rangitaiki ōku awa

Ko Tainui, ko Aotea, ko Mātaatua ōku waka

Ko Te Totara, ko Ngahina, ko Wahipaa ōku Marae

Ko Waikato, Ko Tainui ōku iwi

Ko Toni tōku ingoa

Role

Mana Takapau - Events Manager

Profile

Kai Queen – I love to cook and bake almost as much as I love to eat and share it!!

When did you join Pūhoro?

February, 2024

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Being able to work in a kaupapa Māori environment. Knowing our mahi combined contributes to the growth and success of our rangatahi. Watching them harness their super-powers, take hold of the reigns and gorge their pathway to a fulfilling and successful future.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Not so much advice but more of a reminder that you are already a super star; we are just here to help you navigate your way through your learning journey.

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

I’d have to be Hydrogen. It can power vehicles, heat our homes and generate electricity, which is pretty awesome. It could also contribute to lowering our carbon emissions, which is pretty relevant to the world’s goal of achieving net zero emissions.

Adele Vukula

Mana Takapau - Events Manager

Pepeha

Ko Kahuranaki te maunga

Ko Kahuranaki te marae

Ko Poukawa te roto

Ko Takitimu te waka

Ko Te Whatuiapiti te hāpu

Ko Ngati Kahungunu te iwi

Role

Mana Takapau - Events Manager

Profile

The Gatekeeper

When did you join Pūhoro?

September 2019

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

I love how Pūhoro makes STEMM exciting and engaging for our rangatahi.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Easy life now, hard life later OR Hard life now, easy life later. It's up to you!

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

Larrisa Rouru

Mana Takapau - Events Manager

Pepeha

Ko Taupiri te maunga

Ko Waikato te awa

Ko Tainui te iwi

Ko Ngāti Whawhakia te hapū

Ko Te Kauri te marae

Role

Mana Takapau - Events Manager

Profile

The Go-Getter

When did you join Pūhoro?

September 2021

What do you love about working for Pūhoro?

Having the opportunity to be connected to a kaupapa such as Pūhoro speaks for itself and I am lucky to be amongst dedicated and passionate people who strive to lift and inspire rangatahi Māori within STEMM.

Advice for your Rangatahi

Build on your strengths and see challenges as a way for you to learn and grow. DON'T GIVE UP! Kia maumahara ki tōu - Cherish your absolute uniqueness.

If you were an element, what elment would you be, and why?

Magnesium - Magnesium is crucial to the body's function and I believe that I have a crucial and integral part of ensuring things function well for our rangatahi.

Our People

Pūhoro Charitable Trust Board

Jymal Morgan

Trustee

Robin Hapi (CNZM)

Co-Chair

Dr Will Edwards

Co-Chair

Tā Mark Solomon

Trustee

Professor Tahu Kukutai

Trustee

Te Pae Urungi - Senior Leadership Team

Locwood Ruwhiu

Mana Urunga Tū (Northern Regions)

Kemp Reweti

Manahautū (CE) & Mana Hourua (Chief Operating Officer)

Leland Ruwhiu

Mana Urunga Tū (Central & Southern Regions) & Te Urunga Pae Manager

Jody Allen

Mātauranga Māori Manager

Kimiora McAllister

Events Manager & Chief Advisor to the Manahautū

Mana Vautier

Pūhoro Ambassador/NASA Aerospace Engineer

Mātauranga Māori Team

Noel Hilliard

Pou Auaha - Creative Advisor

Apiata Tipene

Pou Tikanga - Senior Māori Advisor

Ani Ruwhiu

Pou Mātauranga - Senior Advisor Māori Medium

Kaihautū Team

Arianna Ormond

Waikato Kaihautū

Chaana Morgan

Ruapehu Kaihautū Lead

Carson Hepi

Horowhenua/Kāpiti Kaihautū

Waikaraka Ruwhiu-Toms

Central Auckland Kaihautū Lead

Hapi Keil

Hawke's Bay Kaihautū Lead

Sina Leilua

Central Auckland Kaihautū

Te Maari MacGregor

Hawke's Bay Kaihautū

David Hemopo

South Auckland Kaihautū Lead

Ira-Aroha Sadler

Hawkes Bay Kaihautū

Karl Waru

South Auckland Kaihautū

Riwai Pomana

Manawatū Kaihautū Lead

Tazmin Heta

Waikato Kaihautū Lead

Arahi Hippolite

Kaiarataki Matihiko

Ruby Reedy-Land

Ōtautahi Kaihautū Lead

Annaleise Faint

Ōtautahi Kaihautū

Kahutianui Lawrence

Waikato/Tāmaki Makaurau Te Urunga Pae Kaihautū

Seth Clement

Te Urunga Pae Internship Lead

Jess Matthews

Te Urunga Pae Kaihautū Lead

Amber Te Tau

Manawatū Kaihautū

Operations Team

Tia Matthews

Ringa Āwhina Tāhūhū - Executive Assistant to the Manahautū

Shane Allen

Poutātari - Data Analyst

Whitney Fotuali'i

Kaitiaki Pūtea - Financial Coordinator

Tiana Nepe

Communications & Marketing Advisor