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KIMIORA RAERINO
A renewed sense of identity
Kimiora Raerino says after completing her Masters she has not only gained a more in-depth understanding of te ao Māori but a renewed sense of identity. Kimiora, who is of Ngati Awa and Ngati Rangiwewehi descent, focused her research on one of her iwi, Ngati Awa. “I started to think about how my fellow iwi members felt about living outside of the Ngati Awa region. It was mainly fuelled by my feelings about being an urban raised Ngati Awa iwi member.”
She says while part of her drive to study was based on enriching her knowledge of her identity and culture, she was also motivated by her children. “I chose to give up work and enrol in full-time study because I became aware that what I do as a parent filters down to my children.”
Kimiora now works for Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust as a researcher and administrator. “My studies at AUT have contributed to me attaining this job and being able to work for a Māori organisation, and to work proactively in ensuring Māori well-being from a holistic approach.” Kimiora says the support she received during her study at AUT was overwhelming. “Meeting fellow students was one of the best parts of my postgraduate experience, as well as exchanging views with like-minded people. The teaching and support were just great.”