Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri credits her upbringing in the small Gisborne village of Manutuke for many of her best life lessons.
In this Local Focus video Whaitiri outlines her background and experience that has led her to becoming the Labour MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.
The former head girl of Karamu High School has clear aspirations for her electorate.