Kia orana, Turou, Oromai!
Turou kite taua ngutuare, koukouanga ite au tuatua, ete au reo pakari e manganui
Mou te kō, mou te ‘ere
kia pukuru o vaevae, kia mokorā ō kakī
Meitaki maata
My heritage is Indian from dad’s side (Hoshiarpur, Punjab), and Cook Island & Tahitian from my mum’s side (Tauhunu, Manihiki, Cook Islands & Rapa Iti, Rurutu, Tahiti). I work within the Visitor Services department as Visitor Experience & Bookings Manager.
Working within the Museum being part of the front of house team, I am proud to welcome all walks of life. Many of our Pasifika people are always feel lost, confused, or unsure if they are welcomed in the Museum -many still have that old fashioned belief that they cannot come into such an institute. Being front house, myself and my fellow Māori and Pacific colleagues break down those stereotypes and welcome our fellow brothers and sisters with open arms and show them that our Museum -Tāmaki Paenga Hira is open for everyone- especially for them. Seeing & receiving the gratitude and happiness from our Pasifika communities is indescribable, I am proud I can break down those barriers so our communities can enjoy our space and connect with many of our taonga on display.