Meet some of our team.
Dedicated, passionate, and driven by a shared vision – discover the individuals championing community empowerment and growth at every step.
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Meet our Board of Trustees
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John Devonshire
Chairman - Waahi Paa
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Mahana Toka
Deputy Chairman - Waahi Paa

Te Wairemana Subritzky
Trustee - Kaitumutumu Marae
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Dion Whaiora Crouch
Trustee - Te Ohaaki Marae
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Shirley Tiananga
Trustee - Te Kauri Paa
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Noki Nikau
Trustee - Matahuru Marae
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Marcia Hetet
Trustee - Matahuru Marae
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Renee Davis
Trustee - Hukanui Amuri Marae
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Shirly Rangi
Trustee - Kaitumutumu Marae
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Mereana Marsters
Trustee - Taupiri Marae
Chief Executive Officer
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Hori Awa - CEO
Kaitumutumu marae. Ngati Whawhakia. No Raahui Pookeka ahau.
Management Team
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Kawe Nikora - Te Taiao
Hukanui Amuri, Waahi Paa, Turangawaewae marae, Maurea marae, Tahuna marae, Reretewhio marae, Urunui marae. Ngati Mahuta, Ngati Teata, Ngati Naho.
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Jason Berryman - Communications
Te Kauri Marae. Ngati Whawhakia. No Raahui Pookeka ahau.
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Rawinia Marsh - Intergrated Services Manager
Kaitumutumu marae, Weraroa MaraeNgati Whawhakia, Ngati Tahinga. No Te Kauwhata ahau.
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Renee Awa - Operations Manager
Kaitumutumu marae. Ngati Whawhakia, Ngati Maahanga, Ngati Wairere. No Raahui Pookeka ahau.
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Te Aira Berryman - Secretariat Manager
Hukanui Amuri KAINGA TUTURU, Te Oohaaki marae. Ngati Mahuta, Ngati Whawhakia, Ngati Wairere, Ngati Naho. No Raahui Pookeka ahau
Team Leaders
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Tom Wilson
Team Leader: Whaanui Early Learning Centre. Whaanui Early Learning Centre fosters the development of young children by providing a nurturing environment that promotes learning through play, social interaction, and early educational experiences.
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Rita Whanga
Team Leader - Whaanau Services. Whānau services support families by providing culturally appropriate resources, advocacy, and assistance to strengthen their well-being, enhance connections, and promote collective resilience within the community.
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Marina Tupuhi
Team Leader - Whaanau Services. Whānau services support families by providing culturally appropriate resources, advocacy, and assistance to strengthen their well-being, enhance connections, and promote collective resilience within the community.
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Caroline Moore
Team Leader - Alcohol and Other Drugs. AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) counselling supports individuals in understanding and overcoming substance use issues through personalized therapy, education, and coping strategies to promote recovery and healthier lifestyles.
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Donald Turner
Team Leader - Social Workers in Schools. Social Workers in Schools provide vital support for students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs by offering counseling, crisis intervention, and collaboration with educators and families to create a nurturing learning environment.
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