What Karene likes most about her role is interactions with whānau, getting out in the community in the waka hauora and being able to help people. Karene has a number of years experience as a Nurse, so she brings a lot of experience and knowledge with her.

Outside of mahi Karene enjoys reading and time with her whānau. She also loves being in her garden, growing fruit and vegetable. Karene's greatest achievements in life are becoming a Mum and being a Nurse.

Karene holds a Bachelor of Nursing, Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences. She is currently working towards her Postgraduate Diploma in Heath Science - Registered Nurse Prescribing.