Raniera McGrath

Raniera McGrath (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kuri, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu o Torongare) has served on Te Mātāwai Te Tai Tokerau since its establishment, supporting communities across Te Tai Tokerau to advance the revitalisation and normalisation of te reo Māori.

Raniera is a Māori language researcher, cultural practitioner and business owner with extensive experience across education, governance, research, facilitation and community development. A graduate of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo Māori, he also holds a Master’s degree and has recently completed doctoral research in Māori linguistics, focused on the language traditions and dialects of Te Tai Tokerau. His work reflects a strong commitment to protecting, revitalising and transmitting te reo o Te Tai Tokerau for future generations.

As a Director of Moko Kauri Ltd, Raniera works alongside whānau, hapū, iwi and organisations to deliver kaupapa that strengthen te reo Māori, tikanga, mātauranga Māori and whānau capability. He is also a strong supporter of the taumata across Te Tai Tokerau and the critical role they play in ensuring language revitalisation remains grounded in the aspirations, identity and leadership of local communities.

Declaration of Interests:

• Moko Kauri Ltd
• Whare Moko Ltd
• Te Mātāwai – Te Pae Motuhake o Te Tai Tokerau
• Te Rarawa Marae Trustee