Te Ao Mārama Nepia, Hawaiki Kura - Drop for Youth 2022

I am dropping for Youth! I truly believe that our youth are not the leaders of tomorrow, but they are the leaders of today. Rangatahi and Tamariki in Wairau should have the opportunities to become the best versions of themselves. I have been apart of various transformational journeys through cultural workshops and I am successful product of these types of environments. I have now had the opportunities to lead these cultural workshops with my whānau business, so youth transformation is truly close to my heart and I will continue to support our community through participating in various events like these.

As the head girl of Marlborough Girls' College it is my mission to walk the walk. One of my favourite quotes is "Tūwhitia te hopo" which translates to "Feel the fear and do it anyway."

I have a strong goal this year to step outside of my own comfort zones to serve within our community. I have done so much for Rangatahi Māori and I would love to make a difference to more lives, who aren't just Māori.

I will be representing Hawaiki Kura which is my whānau led business. We have developed various programs that teach our rangatahi that they are a seed born of greatness. Using our cultural tools and skills to create strong, confident and humble individuals who thrive.

All funds raised will be used to cover Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough programme delivery costs within the Marlborough region.