Date and place of birth 24.1.1969, Henderson
Ethnicity Te Arawa, Ngati Rongomai
Current residence and electorate Morningside, Auckland, Tamaki Makaurau electorate
Educational and vocational qualifications BCom, MCSD, CAT
Current occupation Software Developer (since 1996)
Previous occupations Programme Leader, AIT (1993-95), Business Analyst, Te Whanau O Waipareira (1992)
Community connections London Maori Club (1996-97), Skirmish Live Action Role Playing Group (1995-2008), Richmond Rd School Trustee (2004-2007), Ritimana Kohanga Reo Whanau (2003-05), Greenpeace internet activist, Mt Albert Ratepayers Association (2004), NZLARPS committee (2004-2007, 2010)
Policy interests/expertise Information Technology (industry qualifications, 14 years experience), youth affairs (heavily involved in the development of AITs Degree in Youth Development), transport (as an Aucklander, these issues are highly integrated into daily life).
My broad political issues My background is that of a Maori child of the urban migration. I have an active affiliation with my tribal roots, and am committed to Maori development - both tribal and urban.
Additional information I work well in a team environment, although I also enjoy self- motivated challenges. My written and oral skills are strong, and I am comfortable with public speaking, writing documents, and policy analysis. I have a realistic expectation of the requirements of parliamentary life. I am very interested in the Committee processes of Parliament. My experience in various team and project oriented organisations will enable me to engage purposefully in this regard - this is certainly an area in which the Green Party makes many of its gains. I am committed to green principles, and view these as the way forward in developing our nation.
