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)

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

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

  • Michelle Tiananga | Kaiako Taraiwa (Driving Instructor)

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

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

  • Weenie Takao | Kaitiaki Pūtea - Accounts Administrator | Te Pātaka

  • Shana Pinker | ACC Navigator

  • Steve MacDonald | Kaitūhono-a-Mahi (Work Broker)

  • Bianca (Bee) Rutene | Kairaranga Whānau Ora & He Poutama Rangatahi (Manager - Whānau Ora & He Poutama Rangatahi) | Whānau Ora Navigator

  • Abbey MacKenzie-Epiha | Whānau Ora Navigator

  • Pete Walker | ACC Navigator

  • Ihaia Stretch | Kaiārahi Rangatahi (Youth Navigator)