Sara Norling (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahugnunu ki Heretaunga) joined us as Kaitakawaenga Māori in July 2023, to lead He Rau Aroha – our strategic granting programme focussed on supporting Māori -led initiatives that specifically serve and support mana whenua, taura here and other Māori communities in the Wellington region. Sara is a journalist and her career in the communications field reflects a personal commitment to support ngā iwi Maori and their wawata to thrive i Te Ao Māori me Te Ao Hurihuri.

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