Matapura Ellison Takes the Crown as Upoko of Puketeraki Marae

Yo, Matapura Ellison just snagged the title of upoko at Puketeraki Marae! Major flex alert! This dude's got a family tree that’s basically a leadership dynasty—dad and cousin vibes, you know? He’s rocking that Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, and a sprinkle of Irish-English. Ruby Shaw spilled the tea in the Otago Daily Times, reminding us that family legacy is everything. Big moves, fam!