I’m a founding partner of Republik Communication’s and have over 25 years of experience in Advertising. I've led the agency to a multitude of local and International successes including New Zealand’s Independent Agency of the Year and the recipient of the International Direct Marketing Association’s Diamond Award, for the top data driven Direct Marketing Campaign in the world. I’m passionate about our team and are committed to creating a culture and environment where people thrive and further develop their skills and personal value.I oversee the agency’s new business direction. My ability to connect with clients of all shapes, sizes and requirements allows me to manage expectations and relationships effortlessly. My B2B experience, particularly in the tech space runs deep. I’ve managed teams and lead campaigns that have enjoyed unrivaled success and consistently delivered award winning effectiveness. From the creation and marketing of endless new product brands and launches, to a multitude of channel partner and incentive programs, there aren’t too many boxes in advertising and communications that I haven’t ticked. I have vast experience working with a multitude of global and New Zealand brands, big and small.

The Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre was named by its founder, singer and songwriter Hinewehi Mohi, after her daughter, Hineraukatauri.When Hinewehi Mohi came to name her daughter, who has severe cerebral palsy, she was reminded of the goddess trapped in her case - just as her daughter is trapped in her body, incapable of much independent movement. Music, as in the legend, has been the means of communication between mother and daughter. And Hineraukatauri has found a way to express herself through music therapy, at the Centre named after her and the ancestress Raukatauri.Once a child or young person is referred to the Centre, a consultation takes place to assess the child's needs and the potential for music therapy to help them develop new skills and behaviours, and create new possibilities for their participation in the world.If the parent and therapist together decide music therapy is the right clinical intervention, the child is placed on the waiting list until an appropriate session time becomes available.Sessions are usually weekly, during term time (40 weeks a year), and are 30 to 40 minutes in length.There is normally a six-session assessment period once music therapy begins. A Goals and Objectives plan is developed, in consultation with the parent and caregivers, and confirmed at the end of the assessment period.Most sessions are one-on-one, or in small groups, depending on the child's needs.