The Carosika Collaborative, Taonga Tuku Iho is named after the oldest daughter of Tina Allen-Mokaraka and Tasi Wilson.

Carosika was born unexpectedly early on the 9th of August 2014 at 23⁺⁶ weeks gestation. She died shortly after birth.

Tina and Tasi have been involved with the Collaborative since its beginning and courageously share their experience and story. Carosika, although having lived for only a short while, was a fighter. Her strength to live for just one hour has left an everlasting impression on her whānau/aiga, who have held on to her strength dearly and deeply. Carosika now has two sisters, Blessing and Clare, who continue to remember her and keep her alive. Carosika will always be their Big Sister.

Carosika's early birth and loss has been a driver for Tina and Tasi to dedicate their time to advocate for other whānau. Like us all they believe all pēpi deserve life and survival and all whānau should have the chance to carry their pēpi home in their arms. As a young Māori Mum and Pacific Dad, Tina and Tasi's perspective to this mahi is vital. Their contribution is motivated by a desire to see Carosika’s life enthuse all in the pregnancy and newborn community towards a positive change for all whānau in the future. Tina is Deputy Chairperson of the Carosika Collaborative Steering Group and both she and Tasi are actively involved across a number of working groups.

Tina and Tasi very generously gifted Carosika’s name to the Collaborative, alongside 'Taonga Tuku Iho' which means legacy. Carosika's name, a merging of Tina and Tasi's mother's names (Caroline and Musika) provides that legacy to her whānau and to this Collaborative.

A whakatauki that resonates with Tina is:

"Ahakoa He Iti, He Pounamu - Although it is small, it is precious".
A whakatauki that refers to the gift of something small, but treasured.