Makelesi Ngata, Upper Harbour
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Makelesi is a New Zealand born Polynesian of Tongan descent, she has lived most of her life in Glen Innes the second eldest of eight siblings.
She attended Secondary school at Glendowie College. After leaving school she studied at different tertiary institutions and worked at a variety of occupations, checkout operator, security officer, health care assistant; call center operator, agent coordinator in freight & logistics.
She graduated with a Diploma in Christian Ministries and Diploma in Pastoral Care. She went on to pursue her BA of Theology at the University of Auckland and also attended St Johns & Trinity Methodist Theological Colleges.
Makelesi is actively engaged in the Tamaki Housing Group against the redevelopment and removal of state housing homes, and disruption of families with deep concerns about the ongoing welfare, health and adverse policies which impact severely on our local communities.
Youth are an important part of Aotearoa and Makelesi believes we must listen to the voices of our youth but most importantly show support for their concerns.
‘He aha te mea nui o te Ao?’ Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.