General Manager
Kia ora, ko Kiri Eriwata ahau, nō Te Atiawa, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa. I oversee operations, secure funding, and build partnerships to bring wellbeing services into Mangawhai. I enjoy creating new initiatives alongside our dedicated staff and volunteers, who uplift the wellbeing of our community every day.
Wellbeing Coordinator
Kia ora, I'm Carol.
I support adults, young people and whānau facing complex challenges to build skills for resilience and living life with ease.
Heartlands Administrator
Kia ora, I’m Diane.
I am the Heartland Co-ordinator here at Te Whai, assisting the community to access Government and NGO services locally. I also assist those calling into the office to access printing, scanning, form completion and IT help. Sometimes it is the little things that can be a huge help.
Driver Programmes & Sages Coordinator
Kia ora, I’m Roanna.
My role is to Coordinate our Mentor Driver Training and Manaaki Transport Service along with our Sages visiting Service. I love being part of the team here at Te Whai and having the opportunity to support and connect with our community.

Systems & Marketing Coordinator
Kia ora, I’m Kylee.
I support our Te Whai team to streamline processes, policies and procedures. I also oversee marketing and content creation. I love working in a team where we are able to have such a positive impact on our local community.

Board Members
Left to right:
Sue Poynter
Misty Sansom (Chairperson)
Lyn Johnston
Jane Boyce
David McLeish (Treasurer)
Sarah Bray (Deputy Chairperson)
Not pictured: Roy Gormley and Carol Brown

Volunteers
Our trained dedicated volunteers support the needs of the community. They have a wealth of experience and skills and we feel very fortunate to work with them.