If you believe a child is in immediate danger call Police on 111. If you're concerned about a child call Oranga Tamariki on 0508 326 459

Our Team

Nahed Alhaj

Nahed Alhaj

Manager

Married and mother of 8 year old daughter, 18+ years of experience in business administration and management.

Bachelor in Business Administration & Economics

Passionate about serving the community and doing many volunteering jobs servicing different sectors of the community.

Theresa Christie

Theresa Christie

Chair

Having four children, and 11 grandchildren. Background in Education, Training & Employment, and Adult Community Education. Teacher of religious studies and student for a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Marriage and Families and Bachelor in Applied Environmental Studies. Certificate in Marriage and Families. Chair for Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, served on various adult community education boards, Treasurer for Te Huruhi Marae Trust - Ngati Mahia. Managing Director of NineteenSixtyNine Ltd Business Consultancy.

Patti Turner

Patti Turner

Trust Board Member - Treasurer

I have two adult sons and three granddaughters. I have worked in many administration positions in my 40 year working life. I now enjoy doing voluntary work and giving back.

Lovey Dvorkin

Lovey Dvorkin

Trust Board Member-Secretary

Married with two children and two grandchildren. Background in Employment Services, Qualified as a Social and Mental Health Worker – New Zealand and Queensland Australia.

Family orientated, with a passion for families, children and helping the community.

Niru Patel

Niru Patel

Trust Board Member

Married, Business Owner, child health and welfare in schools advocate

A passion for feeding the children and running an in-school program. Passion for helping the community.

Michael Buddle

Michael Buddle

Trust Board Member

Michael has five adult children and 10 grandchildren. Background in law, having practiced as a lawyer for more than 30 years. Retired partner of a reputable law firm, who is now supporting community groups and initiatives, throughout Auckland, particularly Training & Employment, Adult Community Education and child Abuse prevention.

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