Kelly is a Senior Consultant and Trainer who weaves his talent and experience as an artist, musician, intercultural practitioner, and indigenous researcher to support Maurea in driving positive change for Māori.

Kelly is a former Manager of Te Taua Moana Marae, where he was in charge of tikanga (protocol), tangihanga, education and facilities for the NZ Navy and Defence Force. He has a Level 5 Whakairo (carving) qualification from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and a Bachelor of Music (Jazz).

Having completed the study of Full Stack Development coding, Kelly leads the development of our online training options.

Kelly is passionate about music, including making and playing traditional Māori instruments, to bring about a state of mauri ora (optimal wellbeing).

Kelly’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Io, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngai Tūhoe and Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki.