"I had the pleasure of working with Kati on a recent project, and was consistently impressed by her professionalism and attention to details, complimented by her strong communication and punctuation skills. In this project, she navigates challenges with calm confidence, manages multiple priorities effectively, and brings lots of aroha to her work. Highly recommended!!"

"Kati is someone I’ve had the privilege of working alongside through youth programmes in our community. She has played a key role in organising and running sports camps connected with the local marae, creating positive and engaging opportunities for rangatahi. Kati is highly organised and has a natural ability to connect—building strong relationships across marae, with whānau, and within the wider community. Her commitment to young people is clear in everything she does, and she consistently shows genuine care, leadership, and dedication to the wellbeing and growth of those around her."

"Kati is an strong speaker a real people person with strong values and beliefs very honest and reliable an awesome leader and team member "

"Every confidence in her ability to lead, and co-ordinate any thing she puts her name to."

"Knowing her as a trustee awesome person get her mahi done beautiful person to korero when you need someone to listen to "

"Kati is a highly professional individual who holds her values with great integrity. She is a passionate advocate for her iwi, her community, and for the development and support of our up and coming rangatahi. I have had the privilege of working alongside Kati for the past five years in our touch team environment, where I serve as manager while she leads as coach.

Throughout this time, Kati has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to others. She gives generously of her time, energy, and knowledge, always striving to uplift those around her. Her strong organisational skills and determined, steadfast nature are qualities I deeply admire. Working alongside her has also encouraged me to develop these same attributes within myself.

Kati’s mahi and dedication do not go unnoticed. She is greatly respected and appreciated by her iwi and the wider community for the positive impact she continues to make."

"Kati Rapana is a charismatic Leader, for her Church, Marae, Hapuu and Iwi. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge of what social inequality and injustice is, and looks like. She is an innovative strategist who takes on opportunities that focus on raising positive outcomes for the well being of others.
Kati's assett, is her beliefs, whanau and friends who have supported all that she has achieved

He mihi Aroha, He mihi Maioha ki a koe, e te tuahine.

Jean"

"I am pleased to endorse this remarkable woman, whose public speaking ability consistently inspires and engages those who hear her. She communicates with clarity, confidence, and genuine warmth, drawing people in and encouraging thoughtful reflection.

In addition to her speaking gifts, she is an exceptional organiser and a natural leader. She approaches every responsibility with dedication, wisdom, and a strong sense of purpose, bringing people together and guiding initiatives with both grace and effectiveness.

Her integrity, commitment, and ability to uplift others make her a valued presence in any setting. I have no hesitation in recommending her and fully support the work she continues to do.
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