Trina Tamati
Trina Tamati – Keynote Speaker | MC | Cultural Change-Maker
Trina Tamati is a dynamic keynote speaker and MC with over 30 years of global leadership experience across sport, entertainment, and corporate arenas. Best known for leading major organisations like Ticketek NZ and delivering international-scale events such as the NRL Auckland Nines, Trina combines big-stage presence with authentic storytelling that connects deeply with every audience.
A proud Māori wāhine, Trina is passionate about empowering rangatahi and creating pathways for Māori and Pasifika talent to thrive. Her work through Tōnui Management Consultancy champions cultural intelligence in leadership, ensuring workplaces are not just diverse but deeply inclusive and future-focused.
Whether she’s speaking about business leadership, governance, cultural transformation, or unleashing the potential of young people, Trina captivates with her unique blend of corporate acumen, lived experience, and grounded mana.
Audiences walk away inspired, challenged, and equipped with practical tools to lead with courage, authenticity, and vision.
