Peata Melbourne (Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata) is the News Editor at Te Ao Māori News, Whakaata Māori. With more than 20 years of experience in journalism and broadcasting, she leads a digital-first newsroom grounded in te reo Māori and tikanga. Formerly the anchor of Te Ao Mārama, she is now driving editorial strategy and contributing to outcomes highlighted in Whakaata Māori’s Social Value Report, including strengthened identity, language, and wellbeing through Māori storytelling.