Aaron Job Hopa (Joby)

"Maximise a sense of identity and pride utilising te reo Māori me ōna tikanga"

Mana, wairua, manaaki and aroha

Ko Parihaka te Maunga

Ko Hātea te Awa

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka

Ko Pēhiāweri te Marae

Ko Ngāti Hau te Hapu

Ko Ngā Puhi te Iwi

Ko Aaron Job Hopa toku ingoa

 

Waiata: Joby Hopa and the Dream team

Joby can effectively engage all echelons of society and positively encounter all parts of the community.  His inclusive, open approach underpinned by his natural reliance on te reo Māori me ōna tikanga (the Māori language and all its practices), his quick wit and clear communication style provides him a unique approach of building relationships in an authentic way.  Joby holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Joby, along with his whanau, leads Hātea Kapa Haka and actively supports local government and community events. He is regularly invited to speak and present to school staff, boards of trustees, early childhood forums, community health, tertiary and sports forums. He is a motivational speaker and a skilled facilitator.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/whangarei-leader/74605540/marae-apprentice-programme-helps-home-detainees-change

 

Other roles

Creative Director – Team Manager

Manea Footprints of Kupe

Kapa Haka Tutor / Cultural Advisor

Self-Employed (2000-present)

Aaron Job Hopa (Joby)

"Maximise a sense of identity and pride utilising te reo Māori me ōna tikanga"

Mana, wairua, manaaki and aroha

Ko Parihaka te Maunga

Ko Hātea te Awa

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka

Ko Pēhiāweri te Marae

Ko Ngāti Hau te Hapu

Ko Ngā Puhi te Iwi

Ko Aaron Job Hopa toku ingoa

 

Waiata: Joby Hopa and the Dream team

Joby can effectively engage all echelons of society and positively encounter all parts of the community.  His inclusive, open approach underpinned by his natural reliance on te reo Māori me ōna tikanga (the Māori language and all its practices), his quick wit and clear communication style provides him a unique approach of building relationships in an authentic way.  Joby holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Joby, along with his whanau, leads Hātea Kapa Haka and actively supports local government and community events. He is regularly invited to speak and present to school staff, boards of trustees, early childhood forums, community health, tertiary and sports forums. He is a motivational speaker and a skilled facilitator.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/whangarei-leader/74605540/marae-apprentice-programme-helps-home-detainees-change

 

Other roles

Creative Director – Team Manager

Manea Footprints of Kupe

Kapa Haka Tutor / Cultural Advisor

Self-Employed (2000-present)