Kirikowhai Mikaere

Kirikowhai Mikaere is a Māori data and information specialist with more than 25 years’ experience advancing Māori data sovereignty. She leads Te Kāhui Raraunga, is lead technical advisor to the National Iwi Chairs Forum Data Leadership Group, and was a founding member of Te Mana Raraunga. Kirikowhai has advised Ministers, government agencies, iwi and communities, and currently serves in governance roles including Chair of the Tūhourangi Tribal Authority and Trustee of Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa.