19/03/2026
Māhera Maihi (Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau) has been named Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o te Tau 2026. Through her organisation Mā Te Huruhuru, Māhera Maihi (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Muriwhenua) is transforming lives and communities by championing a kaupapa of systemic change, equity, and compassion in tackling homelessness and poverty.
Read more about Māhera Maihi here: Māhera Maihi named Tower’s Local Hero of the Year – Te Ao Māori News.