The Greens have put me at #9 on the list so a strong party vote Green will get me into parliament, where I hope to represent my iwi of Whānau a Kai, Ngāti Oneone, Te Aitanga ā Mahaki, Rongowhakaata and Ngāi Tāmanuhiri. I will be a voice for the most marginalised people in our communities; Māori, Pasifika, and people of colour, Rainbow people, and people with disabilities. Based not on what I say I will do, but what I have done for decades. For equality, healthy nature and climate action #ThinkAhead

As an activist for almost 40 years, I have focused on kaupapa Māori and Te Tīriti issues. That includes 30 years on Rainbow issues, focusing on takat?pui and young people. As a leader within Rainbow, suicide prevention and youth development sectors, I have represented human and indigenous rights issues overseas, including at the UN. I also work nationally in health, mental health, violence prevention, youth leadership and research. Being a visual artist keeps me grounded. Google me for more info.

I stand for the right of every person of Māori whakapapa to live a life free from injustice, racism and abuse. We can no longer endure the injustice we face daily as a people. I want true equity and equality for Māori, based on our interests and rights under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. No successive government have enacted their obligations under Te Tiriti. Te Tiriti was supposed to bring us together, however until its enacted, we will continue to be divided. Me whakapono tatau.

I married the man of my dreams Wayne Skipworth. We have three children and one mokopuna. I am a lover of people, my purpose is to help our whānau achieve their potential by removing any barriers put in their path. Sports have been a big part of my entire life. I am the founder and visionary for the IronMāori Kaupapa. HBDHB board member and Māori relationship board. Deputy chair of Kahungunu Asset Holding company. My biggest success today through my many learnings, is that I know the value of empathy.