Ko Te Aroha tōku maunga
Ko Waihou tōku awa
Ko Ngāti Maru tōku iwi
Ko Ray āhau.
Raylyn (Ray) is our Communications Lead – Kaitohutohu Mātua Whakapā. Ray comes from a background of various community engagement. This includes creating a māra kai with her whānau in the Hauraki; working with Wellington City Council creating Matariki events; community-led food sharing with new migrants; and coaching in schools. Ray has two grown daughters and a young son. She has a commitment to the environment and sustainability – she is a proponent of mātauranga Māori. Ray also loves fishing, hiking and always has a thriving vegetable garden.