RUKUWAI ALLEN

KAITOHUTOHU WHAKAWHITIWHITI

Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa

Rukuwai Tipene-Allen is a strategic communicator and former political journalist with a strong background in Māori media. She has reported from Parliament, analysing government policies affecting Māori, and has worked in television, iwi radio, and public service. With expertise in political reporting and indigenous advocacy, she navigates media, policy, and iwi development to amplify Māori voices.

Now as Communications Adviser for Toi Ngāpuhi, she brings strategic messaging and storytelling skills to support and elevate Ngāpuhi creatives and kaupapa.