Study Info - Our Connections

Our connections

Our Connections

We are consistently growing and nurturing strong connections within our iwi, communities, and industries to ensure our kaimahi have the essential skills, and knowledge of what is needed to produce cutting edge leaders and contributors to society. 

This helps to ensure our students leave us having created their own connections and with a headstart on achieving their goals, and contributing positively within their whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.


 

Emma Kutia

Emma Kutia

General Manager

E tū ana au i te tihi o tōku maunga tapu o Maungapōhatu

Ka titiro whakararo ki ōkuna awa e rere ana mai uta ki tai

Ko te Whakatane, ko Tauranga ēnā

E hipa ana i ōkuna marae ko Tātāhoata, ki Ruatāhuna

Ko Rāhiri ki Te Waimana

Ōkuna hapū Ngai te Riu, ko Ngāti Rere

Ko te iwi ko Ngai Tūhoe

Ko ahau rā tēnei

Ko Te Hemanawa Emma Kutia

Ko au te Kaiwhakahaere o Te Pū Wānanga o Anamata

The relocation of Anamata back into te wharua o Ruatoki and my desire to work back 'home' were key reasons for my accepting role. I took up my position in July 2022 and am thoroughly enjoying the new journey :)

Erana Kihi

Erana Kihi

Te Tohu Ako Paetahi: Mā Te Reo (Bachelor of Teaching) Tutor

Huhana Pene

Huhana Pene

Te Taupuatanga o te Whānau - Bachelor of Applied Counselling Tutor

Maui Teepa

Maui Teepa

Te Tohu Ako Paetahi: Mā Te Reo (Bachelor of Teaching) Graduate

I tohua e au ko Te Pū Wānanga o Anamata, hei wānanga ako mōku, nā te mea he wānanga mō tātau na uri whakaheke ō Tūhoe.

Kia āhei hoki ahau ki te whiwhi tohu kaiako, hei whakaako i ō tātau tamariki, kia whāngaia te reo, te mita o te reo o Tūhoe. Nā reira “He Tūhoe ahau, nō Tūhoe ahau, ko Tūhoe ahau” I runga I ēnei kōrero he wānanga nō Tūhoe hoki tēnei.

 

Tamati Kruger

Tamati Kruger

Trustee

Te Hau Tutua

Te Hau Tutua

Finance Officer

Ko Te Hau Tūtua tōku īngoa. I'm the accountant here at Anamata and I’ve been part of the whānau for 10+ years. I have a background in financial management and reporting/ I am driven to see Maori succeed.

I fulfil a supportive role within the organization to help the Kaiako deliver quality education to the students and pupils of Anamata.

Chris Eketone

Chris Eketone

Trustee

Kararaina Ponika

Kararaina Ponika

Academic Integrity Manager

Herehere Te Papa

Herehere Te Papa

Business Support Manager

Ko Taiarahia te maunga

Ko Ohinemataroa te awa

Ko Mataatua te waka

Ko Toroa te tangata

Ko Te Totara te marae

Ko Te Urewera te hapu

Ko Tūhoe te iwi

I was born and raised in Rūātoki and whakapapa to Te Whakatohea on my dads side.

I am the oldest of 9 siblings & a mother to 4 beautiful daughters.

I love being surrounded by whānau and am most at peace on my marae and when I am camping up Te Urewera River.

In addition to all that, I am the Business Support Manager of Te Pū Wānanga o Anamata.

Pare Mafi

Pare Mafi

Diploma in Applied Māori Health Coexisting Disorders Graduate

Anamata provides all ākonga with the opportunity to gain mastery within indigenous and clinical paradigms.  There is nowhere in the world I can learn the healing, clinical modalities, and frameworks of my iwi.  My qualifications have allowed me to gain access to Postgraduate Study, where I am working towards full registration with DAPAANZ (Addiction Practitioners Association Aotearoa NZ).

Dr Candy Cookson-Cox

Dr Candy Cookson-Cox

NZ Diploma in Kaupapa Māori Public Health - Whānau Violence Tutor

Certificate in Public Health & Health Promotions (Suicide Intervention & Prevention) Tutor

Vicki Murray

Vicki Murray

Certificate in Public Health & Health Promotions (Suicide Intervention & Prevention) Tutor

Darryl Almond

Darryl Almond

NZ Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Tutor

Debbie Rahurahu

Debbie Rahurahu

National Diploma in Counselling Graduate

I chose to study at Anamata because it aligned with my values and cultural identity, and also suited my learning style. Due to the inspiration of my studies with Anamata, I have begun my own business with the skills and knowledge to be able to meet the needs of all clients holistically regardless of culture.

Helen Collier

Helen Collier

Trustee

Jessie Te Papa

Jessie Te Papa

Business Support Officer

Ko Maungapohatu te maunga

Ko Ohinemataroa te awa

ko Maatatua te waaka

Ko Te Totara te marae

ko Te urewera te haapu

Ko Tuhoe te iwi

I tipu au i roto i Te Wharua o Ruatoki i te taha o oku matua kuia koroua, he uri au no Upokorehe ki waiotahi i te taha o toku papa, ko au te maatamua o toku whanau.

My Passion is for our people. Ki te manaaki, ki te aroha I am the Business support officer and first point of contact for Anamata.

 

Erana Kihi

Erana Kihi

Trustee

Hinekuoro Hohua

Trustee

Tikirau Ata

Tikirau Ata

Vivienne Wilson

Vivienne Wilson

Maria Elder 

Maria Elder