About me
With a vision to develop both his people and the social environment around him, Ngarimu Blair works on behalf of Ngati Whatua o Orakei, drawing on Maori heritage to instill a sense of place, identity and pride.
A geography and Maori graduate from the University of Auckland, Ngarimu has spent the last 13 years promoting tangata whenua issues around sustainability, protection of sacred sites, restoration of bio-diversity and Maori community issues.
Ngarimu is also a trustee of the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board and last year was named as a Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader.
Why am I doing the LIFEWISE Big Sleepout?
Auckland was founded jointly by Ngati Whatua and Governor Hobson. I believe we have a duty to realise the vision of our ancestors for a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive society. Taking part in this event is one way to stand up for the type of city I want Auckland to become.
