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.

Ki te tara o te ika a Maui te rohe Ko Moehau ki tai, ko Te Aroha ki uta He uri au nō Marutūahu Ko Rikki Ngamane tōku ingoa Ko MataRikki ahau, he Mana Wave e ngunguru ana. My current role is Digital Operations Lead at HEB Construction I was an attendee in the third season of Kōkihi in 2024. E noho ana au ki Turua kei te whenua o Hauraki. I’m here to grow both personally and professionally to strengthen my leadership, deepen my connection to te ao Māori, and learn alongside others who are committed to lifting each other. High on my selections for beautiful kai is a reversed seared picanha (beef rump cap) with a chimichurri dressing to cut through the rich fatcap. One intention for my Te Tihi Tapu journey is to lead with greater purpose and authenticity. What I think will help me get to the next taumata is staying open to learning, being challenged, and leaning into the kōrero and experiences shared across the rōpū. Also, backing myself to step outside the comfort zone when it counts. Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū!

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!!