Leonie Kapea Hayden

Leonie Kapea Hayden is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in media and editorial roles, currently serving as the Kaiarahi Pae Tuku Kōrero | Communications Team Leader at Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission since May 2024. Previous positions include Senior Copywriter at RUN Aotearoa and Editor at The Spinoff, where Leonie focused on Māori and Indigenous perspectives. Leonie also held editorial positions at Mana Magazine, New Zealand Music Commission, Rip It Up magazine, and The Groove Guide, managing content and promoting Māori news and cultural events. With a Diploma of Māori Language Fluency from Te Wānanga Takiura o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa, Leonie's expertise lies in communications, editorial leadership, and the promotion of Māori culture within various media platforms.