Kura Moeahu

Kura Moeahu has strong whakapapa connections to the Wellington Region and Taranaki. Raised amongst his mother’s people of Waiwhetu Marae, he is a tribal leader and is currently the Chair of Waiwhetu and Pipitea Marae, Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa, Atiawa Toa FM Radio and the Harbour Island Kaitiaki Board. He is also a board member of Creative NZ and holds several directorship and advisory roles.

Kura is a Cultural Advisor and Consultant who has a strong background in Māori governance, strategic planning, Treaty of Waitangi facilitation, and Iwi engagement and is the Tumu Whakarae [Principle Advisor Māori] in Parliament, where he oversees and ensures tikanga Māori is upheld and promoted within Parliamentary Services.

In 2022, Kura was a recipient of the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award and the Te Awe Māori Business Network Award, which recognises commitment to the Wellington community. In 2023, he received a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for his services to Māori and the arts.

Kura is a true orator of his people and is steeped in ancient karakia, whakapapa, and kōrero tuku iho. He and his wife Alishia are a formidable couple, often seen leading many functions throughout Wellington, at Parliament, and at local, regional, national, and international events.

Kura and Alishia enjoy spending time with whānau and friends, especially with their mokopuna.