Kiino Krystal

"Kiino is an inspirational leader for Rangatahi, Wāhine and Māori in general. The kaupapa Kiino supports and gives of her time shows the strength of her values and the willingness to support and uplift others"

"Kiino is one of the most articulated, motivated, grounded and confident wahine I am grateful to know. As a professional she strives for change, leads through wisdom and experience, and shows respect to all. Personally, Kiino is a leader in ALL things Māori and can adapt traditional knowledge to be a powerful tool in a modern world. She is energetic, committed and most of all loyal to those she chooses to align with. Kiino is one of the most influential rising stars of so many spaces of our region and I would endorse her for anything she chooses to make a part of her journey."

"A great vibrant energetic professional, wahine toa, whai mana..!!"

"He wahine toa, he wahine pūkenga, he wahine ngākau nui ki te Reo Māori. He tino matatau ia ki te kōrero i te reo Rangatira, ā, he tangata whakaaweawe i te hunga e noho tata ana ki a ia. I whai wāhi au ki te whakaako i te reo Māori i tōna akomanga, ā, i kitea tonutia tōna ū ki te ako me tōna ngākau nui ki te whakapakari i tōna reo.

He tangata whai mana ia ki te tū hei kaikōrikori, hei kaiwhakataki hoki i ngā wānanga me ngā hui. Ka mau tonu te aro o te hunga whakarongo nā tōna māia, tōna ngākau mahaki, me tōna āheinga ki te hono atu ki ngā tāngata katoa. He kaiwaiata anō hoki ia, ā, ka whakarangatira tōna reo i ngā kaupapa ka whai wāhi atu ia."

"What an honour and pleasure to give an endorsement for Kino Krystal! This wahine toa! A women of amazing resilience, motivated, empowering bravery beautiful genuine honest energy, she can light a room up in an instant also very grounded wth great humour and skills galore! I love this wahine ataahua!! Beautiful women!! If you have th opportunity to take one this gem of a women, you are the lucky one! Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏"

"I am privileged to have Krystal as a cousin. Her leadership is astounding. Her mana is felt in Governance, on the paepae, kaupapa Māori and whānau gatherings. Everyone listens when she speaks. Shes also a very good listener and can offer solutions. We are fortunate to have her as leader here in Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga."

"Krystal is a Pou in our rohe and has been for over a decade in my opinion. Leadership, tenacity and a genuine aroha for all communities."

"It’s always 100. She’s super helpful no matter the size of the problem."

"He wahine marae. He amorangi aia i roto i tana hapū nui tonu a Ngāti Hawea. He wahine kī tahi. He wahine whakapetongoi ki te hāpai i tana iwi. He taniwha hikuroa. Ko te reo tēnei o Hina Taranga e whakāe atu nā."

"Great representative, skilled MC, possesses a substantial amount of mātauranga Māori, kind, and firm."

"Appreciate your ngākau Māori, your mahi and contribution to our people cuz. We are greatful to have you. Thank you!"

"Clear communicator, enthusiastic, supportive"

"Kiino Krystal has been an incredible support to both our organisation and our rangatahi. Her willingness to step in, encourage, uplift and genuinely back the work we do has meant so much to us. She consistently shows kindness, professionalism and a real heart for people, especially our young people.

We deeply appreciate her ongoing support, encouragement and belief in the kaupapa. She brings warmth, positivity and reliability into every space she’s part of and is someone who genuinely cares about making a difference for others."

"Kiino Crystal impressed me with her professionalism as an MC and as an interviewer. She is proficient in both English and Māori. She prepares well and his friendly and welcoming. I have no hesitation in endorsing her."

"He Kupu Tautoko mō tō tātou MC

E mihi ana ki a koe mō tō tino mahi hei MC mō te IronMāori. Nāu i whakakotahi te kaupapa, i whakakaha te wairua o te rā, ā, i manaaki i ngā kaiwero, ngā kaitautoko me ngā manuhiri katoa.

Ko tētahi o ngā tino āhuatanga o tō whakahaere ko tō whakamahi i te reo Māori. Nā tēnei i whakakaha ake te mana o te kaupapa, i whakaatu hoki i te ahurei o IronMāori hei kaupapa Māori. He mea nui te whakamahi me te whakatairanga i te reo Māori i ngā wāhi tūmatanui, ā, he huarahi pai tēnei ki te whakarangatira i tō tātou reo rangatira.

Ka nui te mihi ki a koe mō tō kaha, tō ngākau nui, me tō tautoko i te kaupapa. Ka pai tō mahi! Kua tino eke koe ki te taumata"

"Always support you aunty xx"

"The times that i have had the pleasure of working alongside krystal, were some of the most enjoyable i have had in an office work space. super knowledgeable and her willingness to be involved as much as she can was amazing to see"

"Integrity"

"Nāu o runga iramutu"

"Ko koe a runga, e hoa"

"He wahine marae, he wahine kī tahi. Kāretahi i tēnei momo! Nui te aroha kahi ❤️"

"Beautiful vibe!!!!"

"He mana Wāhine I roto I ōna mahi:
1. Pāpaho Kaupapa katoa,
2. Whakaaweawe tangata, Rangatahi, Taiohi, Kaumātua
3. Whakaako i te Reo Māori
4. Kaikaranga ki ōnā Marae"

"An inspirational wahine solid pono!"

"Kiino appears to take a considered approach to the decisions we make as a Board."

"Kiino Krystal is whanau orientated and tries to include everyone. She helps breaks down barriers from rangatahi through to pakeke.
She shows empathy, integrity, honesty, is grass roots and very humble."

"Krystal's passion brings an unwavering commitment to both her Iwi and hapū as well as the wider community. Krystal's leadership is deeply rooted in te ao Māori and she is an exceptional advocate for achieving equitable outcomes for whānau. I fully support her vision and values, she has much to offer and has the compassion to achieve her goals with dignity."

"Ko taku tino emcee’s, the best."

"Has many qualities business owner, Madame chair and Trustee, confidential, empathetic, Team player, honest, confident, tika and pono"

"Kiino is exceptionally giving with her time and knowledge. She shows a high level of integrity and manaakitanga to everyone"

"Kiino Krytal has such an incredible charisma about her. Her energy and manner goes beyond warmth and professionalism. If you want something well executed I 100% recommend Kiino Krystal, her work ethic is like no other!"

"Always keeping it Kiiino. That where the engagement, encaptulates you.
Class,Calm, Collective, Sass, Real, Reo, Ruahapia Hardd."

"Rerehua e te kaahi/aunt hehehe xx"

"Kiino Krystal is a true mana wahine whose strength, humility, and unwavering commitment to her people inspire everyone around her. Deeply respected within her whānau, hapū, iwi, and community, she leads with integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire to uplift others. She has a remarkable ability to bring people together, encourage those around her to achieve their potential, and lead by example. Her wisdom, resilience, and aroha leave a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of knowing and working alongside her."

"Kiino has great communication and organisational Skills. She brings a high level of commitment and emotional intelligence to projects she is engaged with."

"Tautoko e te tuahine"

"I highly recommend my Aunty for the amazing work she does. She is incredibly skilled, professional, reliable, and always carries herself with kindness and respect. No matter the task, she puts her whole heart into it and consistently delivers high-quality results.

What I admire most is her strong work ethic and the way she naturally hustles to achieve her goals while still making people feel comfortable and valued. She is passionate, dedicated, and truly talented at what she does. Anyone who works with her will quickly see how genuine, hardworking, and professional she is."

"She has flair, spontaneity, an awesome aura, carries herself beautifully, had a beautiful beaming smile..
She is true to the kaupapa, is an awesome MC, will ask the correct questions until she gets the right response.
I totally support her in whatever she is involved in."

"Incredible host, entertainer, MC, entrepreneur and business woman. Absolutely enjoyed our time working with Kiino Krystal"