"Igniting Potential in Whānau"
By Local for Local
The Trustees
Expertise & experiences at local, regional and national levels
Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāpuhi
Marise Kerehi Stuart
Co-Founder, Trustee
Marise has worked with Māori and non-Māori, indigenous and non-indigenous groups internationally; across public and private health and social entities, within governance, operations and investment roles. Her ultimate aim is to realise a vision where any Māori child is capable of achieving their hopes and aspirations, and premises that free and full participation in economic environments is essential to realising wellbeing.
Ngāpuhi
Brad Korewha
Chartered Accountant, Trustee
With experience as a management accountant for Fulton Hogan; Major Māori Accounting Firm Glen Hawkins Associates; and now Māori Mental Health & Social Service provider Tipu Ora and Te Utuhina Manaakitanga Trust in Rotorua; Brad brings a wealth of relevant management accounting experience to support the tikanga and aspirations of Te Pūtahi-Nui-o-Rehua.
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Te Roroa, Te Uri O Hau
Carrie Stoddart-Smith
Trustee
Carrie serves on several local, national, and international boards, bringing an Indigenous perspective to international trade, economic research, and advocacy. She founded her business, OpinioNative, to elevate Indigenous Peoples' knowledge and perspectives in global forums and is about to embark on her PhD in Indigenous Trade and Economies.
Kaiwhakahaere
Kaituhi
With an abundance of experience and attention to detail, we are here to support whanau to live well
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine
Sharon Henare
Kaiwhakahaere
'He uri tenei o Hineamaru. Ko Nga Puhi me Ngati Hine nga Iwi.'
Sharon brings her wealth of 40+ years of experience in Social Services, Counselling, Corrections, Youth Justice, Education and Whanau Ora.
Ngāpuhi
Charissa Rauahi
Kaituhi
Ko Pūtahi te Maunga
Ko Omapere te Roto
Ko Kohewhata te Marae
Ko Ngatokimatawhaoroa te Waka
Ko Ngati Whakaeke me Te Uri o Hua nga Hapu
No Kaikohekohe
Charissa brings years of experience working in trade and retail, together with a vision for our people of intergenerational housing prosperity to coordinate Tiheiwa, as part of a broader housing strategy which aims to support whanau into housing on their ancestral whenua.
Kaimanaaki
Nau mai, Haere mai. We are here to help you reach your potential.
Ngāpuhi
Mere Neho-Padlie
Kaimanaaki
'Ko Te Orewai me Ngati Mahia nga Hapu. Ko Ngapuhi Nui Tonu te Iwi. He ringa raupa mo tona Iwi.'
Mere joins us with her 12 years experience in caregiving with kaumaatua and kuia. She also has eight years experience in Whanau Ora and pastoral care.
Ngāti Hine
Phillipa Hulmes
Kaimanaaki
Hikurangi Kiekie whawhanui o Uenuku te Maunga
Taumarere te Awa
Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka
Matawaia te Marae
Te Kauimua me Ngati Ngaherehere nga Hapu
Phillipa is an experienced provider of social services and housing. She brings her hard working, kaupapa-focused style to support whanau with their housing challenges, whether it is navigating the Māori land court, managing housing repairs, or developing papakainga.
Ngāti Hine
Angela Cooper
Kaimanaaki
Ko Hikurangi te Maunga
Ko Waiomio te Awa
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka
Ko Mohinui te Wharetupuna
Ko te Waiora te Wharekai
Ko Ngatikahu o Torongare me NgatiHine oku hapū
Ngāpuhi, Tainui
Tasmyn Mc Queen
Kaimanaaki
He uri ahau nō Ngaitu Te Auru i Ōtaua. Nō Ngati Mahanga i Whaingaroa.
He kōtuku whakapapa nō Ngāpuhi, nō Tainui hoki. E rere kotahi ana ngā parirau o ōku tūpuna.
Tasmyn has played an important role in supporting whānau with health and wellbeing needs, ensuring they had clear guidance and access to the right services. She strongly believes in uplifting whānau and the wider community by creating a safe, supportive environment where people can learn, receive accurate information and feel empowered to make the best decisions for themselves. Her work reflects her commitment to equity, compassion and strengthening the wellbeing of Ngāpuhi.
Iti taku iti, ka haere aku rongo ki te ao turoa, ki te ao marama.