Te Aroha of Ngaiterangi, Te Arawa, Ngāti Porou & Ngāti Kahungunu is a Māori Advisor at Whāraurau and has a passion for helping and empowering people, particularly Māori and indigenous communities. She has spent the majority of her career in Health with some time in the Film industry, gaining experience as a student nurse, research interviewer, and documentary director.

While cultural advisory is her primary job by day, in her spare time, Te Aroha also enjoys exploring the outdoors and volunteering for the community.