The new Es on the block

This year the Māori advisory rōpū set the goal of doubling our rōpū in 2023. Ash and Sterling have been holding it down for a few years now and we’ve been on the hunt to find some fresh blood for the Māori advisory rōpū. We are very proud to announce we have smashed this goal, going from just 2 to 5! This will take our rōpū to the next level and we can’t wait to see what the future brings. 

We are now implementing a tuakana-teina relationship giving existing members a chance to level up as leaders and for new members to flourish in their position.

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our newest members - Emily Kennedy, Ella Brown, and Ebony Stevenson.

Ebony

Where are you from? I am from Invercargill/Waihopai.

Iwi? My iwi is Te Atiawa.

School? I am now year 13 at Southland Girls High School.

Time with SADD? I have been involved with SADD for around one year now.

Why MAR? I applied to the Māori Advisory Committee to learn more about my culture in an environment that can make a difference.

Emily

Where are you from? I’m in Masterton

Iwi? Rangitane & Papawai 

School? I go to Mākoura College.

Time with SADD? I have been involved with SADD for 1 year.

Why MAR? because I wanted to get people to know about Māori culture more and I am looking forward to getting involved.

A random fact about you? I want to become a doctor.

Ella

Where are you from? I am from Masterton.

Iwi? Rangitane

School? I go to Mākoura school.

Time with SADD? I have been involved with SADD for 1 year!!

Why MAR? I look forward to the opportunities that the maori ropu would give me and another leadership role in my life.

A random fact about you? I like Sharks.

Ella and Emily

Ebony

Nau mai haere mai ki tō tātou rōpū and congratulations to you all! We are looking forward to seeing what you come up with and can’t wait to watch you grow in your role at Kaitiaki o Ara.