Ko Lenard Riwhi toku Tuupuna Rangatira.
Ko Te Ramaroa, toku Maunga-teitei Tapu, e tuu tonu mai ki te Whare Tapu o Ngapuhi.
Ko Te Hokianga-nui-a-Kupe, toku Moana.
Ko Ngatoki-mata-whaorua, toku Rongonui Waka.
Ko Whirinaki toku Awa.
Ko Pa Te Aroha toku Tuupuna Marae-maha, toku Turangawaewae, e tuu tonu mai ki Whirinaki.
Ko Ngapuhi, toku Iwi.
Ko Hiu-Tuu, toku Hapu.
Ko Papa Rodger, raua ko Whaea Irirangi Beatson, toku Papa, toku Whaea.
Ko Te Rarawa, mai ki Te Whare Tapu o Ngapuhi, Toku Iwi, Toku Mana, Toku Ihi, Toku Wehi, Toku Tapu.
Ko Kimberly Beatson-Blase, taku ingoa.

Lenard Leaf is my ancestral Chief.
Te Ramaroa is my sacred mountain, which stands aloft at Ngapuhi.
Te Hokianga-nui-a-Kupe is my sea.
Ngatoki-mata-whaorua is my illustrious canoe.
Whirinaki is my river.
Pa Re Aroha is my ancestral marae and my stronghold, which stands tall at Whirinaki.
Ngapuhi is my foundational tribe.
Hiku-Tuu is my sub-tribe.
Papa Rodger, and Whaea Irirangi Beatson, are my parents.
Te Rarawa and Ngapuhi are my affiliated tribes, my dignity, my strength, my awe and my sacredness.
Kimberly Beatson-Blase is my name.

I am currently living in Mount Maunganui where I have been for over 25 years. I have been a single parent of my 5 children since early 2009 and have homeschooled them to tertiary level. I am an CA ANZ Provisional Accounting Technician (full membership currently underway). I have experience in all aspects of bookkeeping and end of year accounts preparation, and worked in this field for over 14 years. I am Xero Certified and familiar with many payroll systems.

I have worked with Carolyn in the past and look forward to doing so again within Mahi Tahi. It is a privilege and honour to be asked to help with an organisation making such a difference in people’s lives.