Te Koha Mareikura-Ellery
Youth Programmes Coordinator

How do you identify yourself?
He/Him

What is a fun fact about you?
During a volleyball game I rolled my ankle three separate times. I was very clumsy that day sorry team.

If you had to introduce yourself in one paragraph, what would you say?
Kia ora, my name is Te Koha and I'm 20 years old! I grew up in Whanganui and a few years ago I moved to Pōneke to study Animation and VFX. After graduating I developed a passion for youth development and that has brought me to Evolve! I love sports and even more recently I've been obsessed with golf. I also enjoy spending time with my whānau and friends :)

What is your star sign?
Sagittarius.

What is your favorite food?
Fried eggs on rewana.

Who is your celebrity crush?
Maria Zhang.

If you weren’t in your current role, what would you be?
3D Animator.

What were you like at school?
Very chatty, I often got told off for talking too much and distracting my peers. Loved sports and P.E, those friendly comp matches with your friends were the best.

What’s your karaoke song?
Disturbia - Rihanna

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn?
I really want to learn how to surf, too bad my worst fear is deep water :(

What’s something that really annoys you?
Messy and loud eaters.

Do you have a treasured possession?
I once had a teddy bear that I was gifted from a Hospital. I named him Boris because he had a B on the bottom of his foot and boris seemed like a silly name at the time. I cherished him for many years but recently he doesn't get as much love as he once did, I think he's due some of that love.