Background
Valletta Tawhai was born in 1963 in Gisborne, New Zealand.
Veleta
Valletta Tawhai was born in 1963 in Gisborne, New Zealand.
BSc (Biology).
MSc (Microbiology) Water Quality.
Ph.D. (in progress).
Postgraduate Diploma Strategic Management.
National Bank - Senior Computer Operator.
BNZ - Senior Computer Operator.
National Mutual - Senior Computer Operator.
Te Wananga o Aotearoa - Research Manager.
Northtec - Contractor.
Northland District Health Board - Project Manager.
Putaiao Technology - Self-employed.
Nuclear issues - Lead approach to NZ parliament to create awareness of the lack of action dealing with the runoff of the Fukushima disaster. Asking for baseline research to be conducted to determine the status of contamination in our waters. At a later date, some took the issue verbally to the UN.
Te Reo taught in all schools. - our language needs to be a normal part of the education curriculum. Climate Change - the government's addition of a deforestation tax to control land use in Forestry to meet the pressure being applied by the UN is a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi. Is essentially land confiscation.
A direct descendent of Hokianga Rangatira Mohi Tawhai and Hone Mohi Tawhai (Northland Politician). Hone Takerei Tawhai a member of the Community Committee (his father Hone Mohi was Chair) development in the community eg the Community Native School. Kereama Tawhai - first Maori to work in a Law Firm and to start studying law. He was a member of Maori Council and translated for Maori Rangatira such as Tawhiao to parliament. Hohepa Takiwira Tawhai protested DOG TAX and was arrested as a result along with Pehi who was married to Hohepas sister. Mare Tawhai also participated in politics during his time and lost to Tau Henare. Rua Tawhai acted in New Zealand's first Major Feature Film 'Hinemoa'. Latham Tawhai NZ Rugby rep. Brie Tawhai Competitor 2016 Arnold (Schwarzenegger) Classic Australia. Barry Tawhai (father) worked many years for Gisborne District Council until he retired. Bianca Tawhai (daughter) Creator/volunteer Community work 'Odd Jobs Hamilton' on Facebook.