Teremoana Teura

If you could visualise all the colours of the rainbow with a heart of gold, the biggest smile and always ‘on the go-go-go’ attitude, she is none other than our Island Gem, Teremoana Teura.

Teremoana is originally from the Island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. She lived and worked in Australia before relocating to New Zealand. Mona lived on Pilkington Road for 15 years and in 2017 moved to Torrington Street where she happily resides in her new home. Moving into her new home is a personal change that she said has given her “a breath of fresh air.”

Teremoana said the length of her residence in Glen Innes has given her the chance to engage and connect with the different groups and organisations within the community. She is a bubbly icon who is always volunteering here and there. She is well connected in the area and is involved in various local groups and groups within the wider Auckland City area. She is currently the Chairlady for the Cook Islands East Mamas and Papas Group.

Mona was introduced to the HEART Movement a few years back by Cristy Trewartha. She is so happy to continue to be a change agent and is looking forward to working with other change agents to support the people of Tāmaki with messages around building healthy relationships in their homes. She points out that for any change to happen it must “start in the home.”

Teremoana says, “HEART is all about people. When you meet and share with them, do it with love, respect and honesty.”

Teremoana’s message to our community is, “We are here to help. You are not alone. Pick up the phone and ring. Let’s work together for a forward movement to help and support each other.”