Donette Kupenga

Donette recently joined the CORE team as one of the TMoA Regional Co-ordinators. Prior to working at CORE she was a kaiako at TKKM o Nga Taonga Tuturu ki Tokomaru Bay.

Donnette lives in Tokomaru Bay with her 3 daughters. She describes her daughters as "the greatest pride of her life". Donette and her daughters enjoy Kapahaka and spending time at their marae, and Donette particularly enjoys working in the kitchen at the marae and weaving when she gets a few spare moments!