Ko Nico tōku ingoa ā ko KNEE-CORE ahau, Senior specialist Māori Heritage at Te Kaunihere o Tāmaki makaurau (Auckland Council). Alumni of Kākākura season 2026. I'm here to learn and reinforce the things i've gained along the way. Favourite kai - raw fish. One intention is to solidify the learnings from Kākākura so that i'm confident and capable in my actions. Practice perfect will get me to the next taumata.

I think I was supposed to do this some time ago... Name: Anastasia Bernard Where I'm from: One New Zealand Role / what I do: Manager Sales Operations and Enablement Why I joined Te Tihi Tapu: For continued learning grounded by strategic frameworks that we are comfortable with. One thing I'm working on improving right now: How I turn up for me. One value I want to strengthen (Tika, Pono, Aroha): Tika

Ko Mary toku ingoa, Ko Mana Mere mo tenei kapa Im with the Kaunihera whanau, Auckland Council. My role: Kaiarahi kaupapa māori, Māori Outcomes Strategy Lead Graduated Kākākura, Roopu 2026 Where you’re joining from: Tāmaki Why you’re here: To keep learning, keep connecting, keep accountable, keep dreaming, keep thriving Favourite kai: Roast dinner One intention for your Te Tihi Tapu journey: Grasp the tools to be courageous What will help you get to your next taumata: dont loose sight, keep the momentum, be intentional

Mauri ora e te whānau :) -Ko Shar Inu tōku ingoa (Sassy Shar rānei ktk) -He kaimahi ahau nō te Kaunihera o Tāmaki, freshly graduated last week 🔥 -Manager Māori Services and Innovation Team. -Born & bred in Tāmaki Makaurau, heoi he uri hoki ahau nō Ngā Puhi, Tūhoe, Ngāti Hāmoa, Ngāti Airangi. -Taku tino kai varies lol but i'm a potato chips gal! -I've joined Te Tihi Tapu to stay connected with others who've been apart of IGL and continue building my leadership skills ✨️ Ngā mihi!!

- He uri ahau nō Waikato, Taranaki, Ngāpuhi, Ngai Tahu - Ko Te Teira Wiremu taku ingoa Role & organisation - Foreman, Cultural Liason, H&S representative Where you’re joining from - Higgins Tāmaki makāurau Why you’re here - Network, learn from other leaders, as well as contributing where I can. Favourite kai - Lamb roast and ALL kaimoana One intention for your Te Tihi Tapu journey - To enhance my leadership skills and connect with other leaders to benefit in Te Ao Māori