Shaquana's story | Puhikura | New Zealand Police

Puhikura, New Zealand Police’s new recruitment campaign is a candid documentary series championing the power of wāhine Māori through the gift of their stories as taonga.
With a shared compassion for people, the whenua, and the sustenance of communities, five wāhine reflect on what calls them forward and holds them back as they consider a career with the NZ Police.
This is Shaquana's story.
Shaquana (Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Rangi) is expanding her knowledge of where her roots lay - “being Māori, for me, is like a gift”. On the awa and in life, Shaquana is all about care and protection.
She wants to help in any way she can. This desire to support people in many different ways is partly why she left nursing study to apply for police college. Shaquana wants to make a real difference for Māori. She understands the hurt of inequity and discrimination, and wants to build trust so people can feel comfortable raising issues or seeking help.
Watch the full series here • Puhikura | Wāhine Māor...
Find out more at newcops.govt.nz/puhikura
About the production of the Puhikura series
Puhikura is possible first and foremost through the generosity, pono and aroha of the five wāhine Māori who shared their stories.
The creation of Puhikura was led by wāhine Māori in key roles of creative director, director, and editor. The series was commissioned by NZ Police, and supported by the creative and production agency Wrestler.
From inception to completion, production of Puhikura has embraced and followed kaupapa Māori, informed by tikanga and with the intent to elevate wāhine Māori through due respect and care for every person, and place, and for tirohanga Māori - Māori worldviews.

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