Full Name
Hineamaru Ropati (Ngati Hine)
Organisation
Papatuanuku Kokiri Mare
Speaker Bio
Hineamaru Ropati a very proud descendent of Ngati Hine, Te Taitokerau.
Mother of 6 and Grandmother of 12 mokopuna. And sole mate to her tane Aubrey of 44 years .
A true advocate for Hua Parakore, the Indigenous Hallmark of Excellence.
Hineamaru has travelled the world advocating the importance of rekindling the teachings of our ancestors through our act of Manaakiatanga and Kaitiakitanga.
She sits on many governing boards that supports our Reo and Sustainable lifestyles for our Whanau (Aha koa ko wai ratou, aha koa no hea ratou).
Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi Kai Oranga Lecturer.
Puna Matauranga for Ngati Hine Forestry.
Board of Trustee for Te Kura Kaupapa a Rohe o Mangere (22 years).
Chairperson for Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae (19 years).
MOKO Researcher.
Hineamaru Ropati (Ngati Hine)