Avi Taulisi

O lo’u igoa o Avi Nair-Taulisi. O lo’u tina oute sau mai Iva ma Sapapali’i Samoa. Na tamaqu mai na taoni ko Ba e Vitilevu.

I’m a registered nurse with a commitment to mental health, especially supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau in the community. Over the years, I’ve also been fortunate to have worked in youth justice and corrections – spaces that have deepened my understanding of how systems can impact (young) people and their wellbeing.

At Te Aho, I work across both our Towards Wellbeing and Aoake te Rā teams as a Clinical Advisor. I bring clinical knowledge alongside the wisdom gained from years of walking with whānau through some of life’s toughest moments. I’m especially passionate about supporting our Māori and Pacific communities – holding space for cultural identity, resilience, and the right to thrive.

I am bit of an ambivert – I enjoy working closely with others, and I also value the quiet strengths that everyone brings. I believe in the power of working together for better outcomes, listening deeply, and drawing from both mātauranga Māori and lived experiences, alongside clinical practice.

I currently reside in Tāmaki Makaurau with my husband. Outside of mahi you will find me huddled up reading a book, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or hanging out with my boisterous aiga (family).