Atarau Hamilton
Board Member
Ngati Kahungunu, Ngaa Rauru, Ngati Raukawa - He uri whakaheke o Merewaipaopao, Ngai Tamaterangi.
Advocacy is a passion area for Atarau, he is well connected across Aotearoa working with Tangata Whenua, Iwi taketake (tribes from afar) and rangatahi (young people).
His vision is for an Aotearoa that is thriving with its rich diversity and where people know their Tūrangawaewae. He has experience in planning for both youth and community, leadership development, service design & delivery and capability-capacity building.
After starting a youth Social Enterprise which focused on providing employment pathways for the most excluded and disadvantaged rangatahi. He heavily focuses on making better tipuna (ancestor) decisions, which stands him in the posture of his forebears. This encourages him to think strategically about the future and gain insights from the past. it is through his experiences in public and private sector utilizing skills leading to a number of roles in governance.
He now works with communities on belonging and inclusion with Tāhono, and this gives Atarau a greater oversight in purpose for his work. His ability to do this is simply by being involved in the communities he serves with his work in Ōtautahi Christchurch and across the motu (islands). He Hopes to make a greater impact with HOST International that continues to embed Te Tiriti and learn from his peers to expand his matauranga (understanding).