Projects of interest involved in?
- I have recently returned from Majuro in the Republic of Marshall Islands as site engineer for an Apron Rehab project.  Other construction management roles include the Hot Fire Training Facility in American Samoa, Sealing of the Grass Runway at Hamilton Airport and construction of the new Pier B at Auckland Airport. 
- Come the end of January 2010, I will be based in Marlborough managing the construction of the Overlay works for Blenheim Airport. 
- Since returning from my last overseas post, I have been involved in a number of projects from Earthworks Management Plans for Auckland Airport to preparing tender documents for Blenheim Airport which will lead onto construction management early next year and also assisting with various Australian airports projects.

What do you do, career to date?
I am a Civil Engineer currently working on all things airside on various Domestic and International Airports throughout New Zealand and the Pacific.  I am involved with civil design (heavy duty pavements, stormwater and services), planning and construction monitoring associated with airfield pavements, pavement testing and geotechnical investigations.

What do you enjoy best about your job?
The nature of my work gives me well rounded experiences which include all stages of design, planning, client consultation and construction management.  Further to this, working in the airport industry is one way of getting in a few miles on your frequent flyers cards which is a big plus!

Why did you choose engineering?
I pursued engineering because I viewed it as a very practical and hands-on career.  I was introduced to it at High School and followed it through from there.  Secondly, going on to university to earn a degree in such a technical field was motivation for me challenge and prove to myself and the wider public views that I don’t fit into society’s status quo - and that Maori can not only go on to university, but also complete a technical degree.  Lastly, the skills, knowledge and experience that I can gain from this pathway will all be tools for me to pass on to other young Maori coming through for them to be better equipped for their futures.