Te Wai Barbarich-Unasa

Ko Taniwha, Ko Makomako, Ko Te

Korapatu nga marae Ko Ngati Mahuta, ko

Ngati Tuahuru, ko Ngati Peehi nga hapu.

Ko Waikato, ko Ngati Paoa, ko Ngati

Maniapoto nga Iwi.

Te Wai has a background in Maori Health

with a specialisation in rangatahi hauora

and wellbeing. She has a passion for

ensuring the voices of rangatahi are heard

and their health needs are being met. Te

Wai also conducts research across the

rangatahi space and in family violence

prevention. Te Wai currently volunteers as

a firefighter with the Kaiaua Volunteer Fire

Brigade, is the Presiding Member (Board

Chair) at Kaiaua School, and is a board

member for E Tipu E Rea Whanau Services.