Mana | Movement of the People

 

Northland – Ngawai Herewini

Ngawairongoa Ngawai Herewini

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Ngawairongoa [Ngawai] Herewini of Ngapuhi, Tuhoe and Tainui born in the Northland region, has lived and worked in the north for most of her life. Ngawai comes from a background of management she is currently the Manager of Te Hiku FM Radio and has had previous roles as Manager, chairperson of Matawaia Marae and Te Ataarangi ki Te Taitokerau, founder of Ngati Otara Te Kohanga Reo and Ngā Whare Watea Te Kohanga Reo, a contract holder with Te Puni Kokiri and Te Ataarangi.

Ngawai is passionate about the Mana Movement and all that it stands for. She is a mother and a grandmother.

“I hold fast to the values of Whanau and believe in a healthy vibrant community. Our community in the far north is an exciting and diverse animal and the person chosen to represent this region must understand the desires and the dreams of the people of this area.”

I am proud, conscientious, honest and I want everyone to have access to good education, health and meaningful employment. A high standard of living must be the prerogative of everybody.