The IWC Committee

Committee Member

Darrio Penetito-Hemara has considerable knowledge and experience in the Māori, education, sport, recreation, and health sectors, having worked in the space for over 13 years. With leadership roles and experience belying his years, he is currently the CEO of Toi Tangata, a director of Kori Collab, holds governance roles in groups such as Orotokare and Kī o Rahi Tāmaki Makaurau, and sits on a number of advisory groups. A product of Kōhanga Reo and Kura Kaupapa Māori, Darrio has a passion for whanaungatanga, connectedness, hauora, and kaupapa that improve the well-being of whānau, hapū, and iwi. Thriving in a range of environments and utilising his lived experiences and knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Darrio brings an extensive list of pūkenga to the Indigenous Well-being Conference committee.