Ngā Kaimahi

We have an awesome team set up across the rohe to support whānau.

All our roles are iwi-led, but often work in partnership with agencies to ensure existing services are fit-for-purpose for all Māori living in Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui.

Contact us today.

  • Darney Tākao | Pouwhakahaere (General Manager)

  • Melissa Linton | Kaiurungi (Operations Manager)

  • Jacqui Linton | Āpihi Whakahaere Mahi (Administrator)

  • Diane Strong | Pou Whakaohotata (Iwi Emergency Response Lead)

  • Rana Moanaroa | Kaiwhakatere Ohotata (Emergency Management) - Wairau

  • Tina Thompson | Kaiwhakatere Ohotata (Emergency Management) - Whakatū/Te Tai-o-Aorere

  • Dean Wilson | Kairaranga Taraiwa (Manager - Driver Licence Service), Testing Officer

  • Steve MacDonald | Kaiako Taraiwa (Driving Instructor), Testing Officer

  • Ash Unuka | Kairaranga ACC (Manager) | ACC Navigator

  • Shana Pinker | ACC Navigator

  • Pete Walker | ACC Navigator

  • Weenie Takao | Kaitiaki Pūtea - Accounts Administrator | Hoe Whāngai Manager

  • Abbey MacKenzie-Epiha | Whānau Ora Navigator | Kaiāwhina KOKA (Ka Ora Ka Ako - Free Lunches in Schools)

  • Geoff Welham | Head Chef, Whakatū (Ka Ora Ka Ako)

  • Lovey Paul | Kitchen Assistant, Whakatū (Ka Ora Ka Ako)

  • Katie Kinghazel | Kitchen Assistant, Whakatū (Ka Ora Ka Ako)

  • Fiona McKinney | Head Chef, Wairau (Ka Ora Ka Ako)

  • Christiann Bailey | Kitchen Assistant, Wairau (Ka Ora Ka Ako)

  • Karyn Fowke | Kitchen Assistant, Wairau (Ka Ora Ka Ako)

  • Bianca (Bee) Rutene | Kairaranga (Manager) Whānau Ora Kaitūwhana

  • Rebecca Hemi | Whānau Ora Kaitūwhana

  • Allanya Misiepo | Whānau Ora Kaitūwhana

  • Julie Ruawai | Whānau Ora Kaitūwhana

  • Ihaia Stretch | Kaiārahi Rangatahi (Youth Navigator)