Louisa Tipene Opetaia
Louisa Tipene Opetaia (Te Rarawa, Hāmoa, Whītī) is a kaihononga, for Glorious Publicity. She is a seasonal tour guide with Haka Tours, serving as a connector between international guests and Aotearoa, providing cultural experiences and sharing te reo Māori, tikanga and pūrākau (stories) with manuhiri from all over the world.

My fight to bring my Māori children home
Who would leave Covid-free NZ to travel to the US during a pandemic and amid escalating racial tensions? Well, I would – but only for three very special reasons.