Michelle Clarken

Ko Te Aupouri te kauae runga, ko Te Rarawa te kauae raro. Ko te toto no te whanau Harawira, Natanahira, Awarau me te toto Kerehoma e rere ana ki roto i ahau.

I tipu ake au ki Tamaki tae atu ki te kainga nei o Te Hiku o Te Ika, a, e noho ana matou ko aku tamariki ki Takahue.

The first 10 years of my life were lived in Auckland before mum moved us home to nans up at Te Ngaere - on the cusp of Herekino gorge. As a child and as an adult, Te Oneroa aa Tohe plays a big part in our - my children & parents lives. It's not only a stunning piece of paradise to swim in, it is a main food supplier and sacred place of healing!

I'm eager to know what the plan is moving forward and how I can contribute to uplift and maintain the well-being of our home, Te Oneroa aa Tohe for the current generation and those yet to come.