Barbara Tangiāhua Thomason

Ngāti Hauiti Representative 

Pepeha:

Ko Aorangi te Maunga tapu

Ko Ruahine ngā Pae Maunga

Ko Rangitīkei te awa

Ko Rātā Te Marae

Ko Tākitimu te Waka

Ko Tamatereka me Ruanga ngā hapū

Ko Ngāti Hauiti te Iwi

Personal statement

I am a self-motivated people focused person who has worked in education for the past seventeen years working in Kōhanga Reo, Primary and Secondary schools. I have a strong commitment to my iwi being a member of the Rūnanga of Ngāti Hauiti, member of Rata Mārae committee, a Mārae Trustee, and Kai karanga.  I have previous knowledge and experience in, health and disabilities support sectors advocating for clients. My most recent achievement was completing my Masters of Māori Studies. 

Qualifications

2018                  Masters of Māori Studies, First class honours

2000                  Bachelor of Education (Teaching) – Massey University

1985                  Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Porirua Hospital Board

1979                  Registered Enrolled Nurse – Burwood Hospital, Christchurch

 Other Certificates

2013                  Te Korowai Aroha o Aotearoa (He Pū Wānanga Qualifications Authority)

2000 – 2001       Adult Learner Course (He Tangata Mātauranga)

                          The Adult and Community Education Association Aotearoa Association

1996                  Basic Business Course

 1990 – 1994     Kaiako Ōtamakapua Kōhanga-Reo