Tina Parata - Kaiwhakahaere Mauri Mate

Tina Parata - Kaiwhakahaere Mauri Mate

Tina has over 40 years' experience in public health and joined Hospice in June 2021 as the Project Manager for Mauri Mate having previously worked as the Kaiwhakamaru at Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga Moana. Tina's ancestry is both English and Māori. On her father’s side, her iwi affiliations are Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa, Muaūpoko and Ngai Tahu, and on her mother’s side, her whakapapa to England. Tina has found success in bridging the gap between cultural groups and is passionate about improving health outcomes for Māori and Pacifica.