ABOUT

I am based in Kirikiriroa-Hamilton and hail from Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto, and Te Tai Tokerau.

I am a Māori language educator, translator, and researcher dedicated to the revitalisation and advancement of te reo Māori. My work spans teaching, translation, academic research, historical transcription, and language development, with a strong focus on linguistic precision, cultural integrity, and the preservation of mātauranga Māori.

Since becoming a certified Māori-English translator, I have worked across a diverse range of projects, including academic publications, educational resources, historical manuscripts, digital media, and contemporary Māori language content. Alongside my professional work, I maintain a strong interest in Māori linguistic research, whakapapa, tikanga Māori, historical manuscripts and diaries, and the preservation of tribal knowledge.

Education

• Master's in Te Reo Māori (currently completing)
  Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

• Te Pae Kākā
  Waikato-Tainui

• Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Linguistics)
  University of Otago

• Bachelor of Arts (Māori Studies & Linguistics)
  University of Otago

Current Roles

• Kaiako, Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi (Level 7), Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
• Certified Māori-English Translator
• Master's Researcher in Te Reo Māori

Previous Roles

• Tutor, University of Otago
• Māori Language Lecturer, University of Otago
• Research Assistant (Linguistics), University of Otago
• Research Assistant (Criminology), University of Otago