Tūį is a descendent of Ohomairangi and Makuratawhiti of the Ngāti Ohomairangi people. Her Grandparents hail from the vessels: Te Arawa, Tainui, Mataatua, Arai-te-uru-, Tākitimu, Manuka, Kurahaupō.  

A highly skilled Māori performing artist, Tūī specialises in Māori weaponry particularly with patu.

Tūi is a composer, tutor and first leader of Te Matarae-i-Ōrehu (top National Kapa Haka) and over the last 20+ years she has been a judge for Maori performing art forms from Primary through to tertiary level including senior regionals to Te Matatini.