Waiaria Rameka – Senior Coordinator Whakamana Tangata

Waiaria Rameka (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa) has a deep-rooted connection to the waters of Taupō-nui-a-Tia, where she was born and raised. For the past 18 years, she has called Tauranga home, raising her family in Te Puna next to the waters of Tauranga Moana. With extensive experience in project management and environmental research, Waiaria has spent years working alongside  hapū and whānau to connect with Taiao and achieve their research goals. In her leisure time, she follows her children with their many activities, enjoys whānau time, tends to her garden and homestead, and gathers kaimoana.