Trustees

I am the blessed matua (parent) to 5 tamariki (children) and 5 mokopuna (grandchildren) and have been born and bred between our Taranaki mounga (mountain) and moana (sea).

Now a retired medical professional and farmer, I have been fortunate to be involved not only in regional sport, education, administration and associated fundraising, but active in social justice movements for over 40 years.

On being approached to join the Tūtaki board, I knew the ethos and interconnections of the Trust were in alignment with my personal grassroots beliefs and blended well with my anthropological qualifications and ongoing sociological studies.

I look forward to being active in the vision of the Board and hands on in assisting the Administration team in whatever ways I can, while keeping the communities needs as the paramount driver of action.

 

I joined the Tūtaki board in late 2021, after being a Lions Den member for several years.

I admire the vision and purpose of Tūtaki, and I want to add my support to the organization. I have over thirty years of practical experience in the not-for-profit sector, as well as governance experience and a strong drive to progress social equity in our community.

I am inspired by challenge, novelty and creativity. This currently means a rediscovered love of tramping and knitting, a commitment to personal fitness and a willingness to contribute to the wellbeing of Stratford. I am married to Alan, and we have been fortunate to raise our two (now adult) daughters here.

I joined as a Trustee mid-2019 after being a Lion’s Den member for a couple of years, and I was keen to get further involved in a community organisation. Tutaki does such important work with the children, families and wider community of Central Taranaki, and what they do aligns to my life purpose of having a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing.

I have Masters qualifications in Industrial & Organisational Psychology and Business Administration (specialising in Technology). I am very passionate about learning, and wish to start my PhD in the coming year or two. I live outside of Stratford on a dairy farm with my husband, two kids and 460+ cows, and enjoy exploring nature walks around our beautiful region.

I look forward to supporting Tutaki and the wider Central Taranaki community as much as I can.

I joined Tūtaki mid 2022. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Stratford Community since moving here in 2007. I am currently Principal of Stratford High School and as a school we work closely with Tutaki to support the growth and potential of our akonga. Tutaki’s vision for those within our community is inspiring and the opportunity to join the board and contribute to this was not one I could turn down.

I am married to Melissa, who is a teacher at Stratford Primary School, and together we have 4 children. I have spent most of my life involved in sport and continue to coach both my children’s sports teams and at the high school. For the past 12 years I have refereed rugby and I am currently a member of the New Zealand National Referees Squad.