This month we introduce Janine Tuivaiti.

I am 29 years old and I am excited to be your link with the National Council of Women.

I was born and raised in Auckland and I grew up in a solid Christian family. My grandparents, Sauvao and Solialii Ieli, were founding members of the Panmure Methodist Church.

I am an active member of the Papatoetoe Wesleyan Methodist Church in South Auckland along with my parents, Salū Sale and Punipuao Tuivaiti and my two younger sisters. I am engaged to my incredible partner, Shane Elisara, and I am a proud aunty to my nephew Jekiel Matāfai.

My life motto derives from Jeremiah 29:11. God has a plan and purpose for my life, and I pray for strength and wisdom as I link arms with the prestigious National Council of Women to continue the amazing work undertaken by those have gone before us.