Eugene Fuimaono - Kaumatua

31 March 2025

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Academically, Eugene is a graduate of both Te Wānanga Takiura o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, having acquired his Level 7 Diploma in Te Reo Māori. He is also a PhD Candidate, finishing his thesis in June 2025 in the area of Māori theology under the supervision of Rev Dr Wayne Te Kaawa.

Eugene also works as a Kaiako reo Māori for TWOA.

Eugene is an academic that is committed to revitalizing Te Reo Māori me ōnā tikanga, and biasing de-colonial practices with the explicit understanding that any systemic change that can genuinely honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi will benefit the experience of all people.

Eugene moonlights as a professional musician, supporting Māori artists Jordyn with a Why and MOHI.