I acknowledge the Wadjuk people of the Noogar Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and honour their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture.

I acknowledge my deep connection to the land of my ancestors, where the Ngati Tuwharetoa people have lived, worked, and thrived for generations. I honour the wisdom, strength, and resilience of my Elders, past and present whose legacy continues to inspire and guide me in all that I do.