Ngatamaine Tauranga

Kia Orana Tatou Katoataoa
Ko Ngāpuariki tōku Vaka
Ko Maunga Pū tōku Maunga
Nō Aitutaki tōku Papa
Ko Tautu tōku Oire (Dad’s Village)
Nō Mangaia tōku Mama
Ko Tamarua tōku Oire (Mum’s Village)
Ko Te Autapu tōku Marae
E nō ana au i Havelock North
Ko Uaongo Makerea rāua ko Ioane Tauranga tōku ngā metua
Ko Tepivai Huirama tōku mama angai
Ko Ngatamaine (Ngata-maa-eee-ne) Tauranga tōku ingoa (Ngā)
Nō te Kuki Airani au
Ka kite e kia manuia.

Kia Orana. My name is Ngatamaine Emma Kimiravenga Tauranga but you can call me Nga or Maine. My family calls me Maine and my friends call me Nga. I'm a Cook Islander Māori from Aitutaki and Mangaia in the Cook Islands, but I was born in Hastings, New Zealand.

I was born with Cerebral Palsy and I use a wheelchair. I’m non-speaking and use an alphabet chart and my computer to communicate with everyone.

I chose to join the board of CCS Disability Action because I bring lived experience of disability and a strong commitment to inclusive communities. I’m passionate about working alongside Māori and Pasifika peoples, and I’ve been actively involved in governance roles since I was 22. I bring strengths in leadership, teamwork, adaptability, creativity, motivation, and patience.