Ko Takitimu te waka tapu,

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga ngā iwi,

Ko Ngāti Tamaterangi, Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Hori, Ngāti Hāwea ngā hapū,

Ko Wi Te Tau Huata ahau

Wi Te Tau Huata

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga

Wi began his journey through different institutions and from the early days of ANOPS (Aotearoa network of psyche survivors) to where we are now as lived experience people, have installed in him a passion. Wi’s passion is to help others and reclaim their mana Motuhake.

Wi performed a cover / contemporary reimagining of the karakia “Tenei Au”. He also contributed to korero discussing his mahi, and how music and tikanga Māori help him in his personal journey to wellness.

Wi is the lead for our Midlands region as well as the co-chair for the National Te Kete Pounamu roopū. He is working alongside our Hori Kingi (Kaumātua, Te Kete Pounamu), Gloria Sheridan (National Te Kete Pounamu representative), and other local and regional representatives to strengthen and grow the Midlands regional roopū.