Our People
At Te Whai, people are at the heart of everything we do.
We have a small, close-knit staff group, supported by a huge team of dedicated volunteers. We work together to make Mangawhai a better place for everyone. It is this combination of professional leadership and community spirit that makes us strong.
Te Whai 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
Te Whai Volunteers
Our 50+ trained volunteers are the backbone of Te Whai. They bring local knowledge, skills, and big hearts to their work. We are proud to work alongside them to support the needs of our community. We simply couldn't do it without them.
If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about volunteering with us.
Heartlands Administrator
Kia ora, I’m Diane.
I am the Heartland Administrator 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.
Programmes Coordinator
Kia ora, I’m Roanna.
My role is to Coordinate our Mentor Driver Training and Manaaki Transport Service along with our Te Whai 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.
Wellbeing Facilitator and Coach
Kia ora, I'm Carol Syron. I am a Wellbeing Coach and also Facilitator of the Te Awatea - A New Day Programme. I coach adults, young people and whānau facing anxiety and depression, relationship issues and complex challenges.
My work involves listening and creating unique pathways to deal with stress and navigate change for the better. The tools I teach are practical, versatile and often bring a sense of relief.
Need Help Now?
Contact us
Te Whai Community House
73 Moir Street
Mangawhai, New Zealand
(inside Mangawhai Domain)
09 431 3459
027 220 0889 (text/phone)
info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Opening Hours
9 - 3pm Monday to Friday
