Marama Pohatu (Rapata Hoterene)

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau rangatira mā, nei rā te mihi.

Marama has for the past 26 years worked as an Education Professional at Te Whare Wānanga o Otākou, lecturing in Teacher Education and Professional Development, She is the Chair of Muriwhenua Incorporation, a role she has held for the past 8 years. Working alongside whānau, hapu and iwi to realise the potential and aspirations of past, present and future generations, is a privilege enhanced through paternal links to a proud Ngāti Kuri, Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa and Ngati Kahu whakapapa.