Kia ora,
Ko Otawa tōku maunga
Ko Rapa-rapa-a-hoe tōku awa
Ko Hei tōku marae Ko Waitaha-a-Hei tōku iwi
Ko Te Arawa tōku waka
Nō Te Puke ahau
Ko Mikaere October tōku ingoa
Mikaere has worked in both a large secondary school and smaller community school, which gives him insight into the considerations of different settings. He is passionate about making education equitable and providing learning opportunities for ākonga through both curriculum and extra-curricular activities.