Name

Diva-Ataahua

Date of Birth

16/04/1999

Where do you currently live?

Kaiwaka

Iwi/Hapu/Other Nationalities

Waikato, Ngāti Whatua, Ngāti Morehu, Te Rarawa, Te Arawa, Ngāti te Ata, Ngāti Mahuta, Te Uri o Hau

Favourite childhood memory

Getting blacker with my cousins whilst living, fishing and swimming on the shores of the Kaipara

What are some of you hobbies and why?

Kapa Haka as I can express my inner self.

Music as its my place of refuge.
Swimming because I love the freedom and peace under the water.
Sitting by the Maunga and soaking in its' Mauri that radiates from within.

Who is someone you look up to?

I look up to a strong willed, encouraging, loving, selfless, intelligent, inspiring, gifted, beautifully talented wahine toa.

My best friend, my Mum.

What is your favourite song so far and why?

Love songs to Ihowa.

What does leadership mean to you?

L... Loyalty
E... Equality
A... Ability
D... Direction
E...Ethical
R... Respect
S... Sensitive
H...Humble
I... Integrity
P... People To unite people under the banner of Ihoa o nga mano

What are your future dreams and aspirations?

To inspire and reconnect our rangatahi back to their roots.

If you could have dinner with anyone, celebrity, whānau living or deceased who would it be and why?

Paraire Karaka Paikea, my great great grandfather, because of his knowledge, his wisdom his life experiences and what he saw, what he knew and what he could share with me.

What is your favourite thing about being in Urutapu so far?

Self discovery. Pushing boundaries and stepping out of my comfort zone. Learning about diverse leadership roles and cultures.

I love learning more about my Urutapu sisters and whanau!

Do you have any advice for other aspiring, young rangatahi?

Be the change that you wish to see in your family, your Iwi, your Hapu, your school and community.

Be the change you wish to see in this world -

Aspire to Inspire!

Courtney Brown

Urutapu Profiles: Diva

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