Hinekura Reiri
Ko Kurahaupō te Waka
Ko Ruahine te Maunga
Ko Manawatū te Awa
Ko Ngāti Mutuahi te Hapū
Ko Rangitāne te Iwi
Hinekura is the youngest daughter of Raniera (Brownie) Taurau and Rangirangi Mihaere Taurau and was born and raised in Dannevirke. She married the late Graeme Reiri and has five adult children and four grandchildren.
She is an active komiti member of Mākirikiri Marae for the past 25 years, confirming bookings and usage on the marae. Also an active committee member of the Dannevirke Basketball Association for the past 20 years organising Senior and Junior Basketball played within Dannevirke and actively participates in community activities. Her career has taken her from Social Work to Case Management over a span of 20 years and is currently employed as a public servant.
Over the years Hinekura has actively participated in matters pertaining to the marae and Rangitāne and because of this is committed to building a future for our mokopuna.
