Kaitiaki Rangatira/Therapeutic Engagement Specialist

Raynor Huia

Raynor Huia is the Rangatira and Lead Therapist of Te Whare Puna Ora, whose guidance shapes the culture, safety, and direction of our whare. Raynor brings a powerful blend of lived experience, therapeutic expertise, and deep cultural grounding, creating an environment where people feel supported, understood, and uplifted.

Her therapeutic approach is holistic, intuitive, and relational — honoring the whole person: mind, body, wairua, and lived experience. Raynor has spent years working alongside individuals and whānau navigating trauma, crisis, identity challenges, and major life transitions. She is known for her ability to hold space with dignity and strength, helping people restore balance, rebuild confidence, and reconnect to their own inner resilience.

Raynor’s presence anchors Te Whare Puna Ora. Her leadership and holistic therapeutic skill ensure our whare remains a place of healing, growth, and transformation — a space where people can walk in, breathe out, and begin again.