Kramer Hoeflich

Kramer was born and raised in the beautiful Cook Islands on the island of Rarotonga. Kramer moved to New Zealand at the age of 15 after he was faced with a life altering spinal cord injury.

Whilst navigating his new life Kramer found a passion as Community Peer Support working alongside young people of all abilities, cultures, and backgrounds to make a difference within the community. 

Kramer is a Strong believer in the unique ingenuity that young people possess and the unlimited potential that is tapped when working collaboratively as a community.  

Kramer is a passionate advocate for Pasifika with disabilities, he does this by building awareness and acceptance around mental illness all whilst breaking the taboo and negative connotations that surrounds Disabilities.  

Kramer is a strong voice for both the Pasifika and disability sector. This is shown through his experiences                                                    

Kramer is a dreamer and believes that we all bring something unique to the table.  His ultimate dream is to one day lead from the front as Minister of disabilities.

Other hats & roles held or achieved  

• Le Va & MoH – Chairperson for the Faiva Ora Leadership group https://www.leva.co.nz/our-work/community-partners/faiva-ora-leadership-team  

• Vaka Tautua – DISA Coordinator https://www.vakatautua.co.nz/diasteam  

• Foundation North – Pasifika Future Makers panel member  

• Auckland Council – Former Youth Advisory panel member (Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Rep) 

• Auckland Council – Disability Panel member  

• PHAB Pasifika – Community Connector  

• Ministry of Health – Chairperson for Consumer Consortium Panel 

• Ambassador for Allied Medical Limited https://www.instagram.com/kramer.hoeflich/  

• 2019 won Local hero award though the New Zealander of the year awards. 

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Instead go where there is no path & leave a trail."