Kuruho is a proud member of Ngāti Raukawa ki te tonga, Te Āti Awa, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. His journey includes a decade of service as a Ranger for the Department of Conservation and the Regional Parks team in Auckland Council, which led him to the role of Kaiwhakahaere Whaihua Māori at Recreation Aotearoa.

In his role, Kuruho weaves the threads of interconnectedness that binds all things, guiding his team towards the objectives of the Whai Oranga Strategy. A steadfast advocate for the revitalisation of Māori philosophies, he merges creative approaches with game theory and taonga tākaro, fostering a unique environment for transformational thinking.

Challenging paradigms that disadvantage Māori thinking, Kuruho strives to infuse the wisdom of traditional concepts into modern systems. His work transcends professional boundaries, making significant contributions to systemic change and the promotion of indigenous wisdom in contemporary landscapes.