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Our Team

Nahed Alhaj

Nahed Alhaj

Executive Officer

Nahed Alhaj is an experienced community educator and facilitator with more than 20 years in business administration and management. She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration & Economics, bringing strong leadership, coordination, and organisational expertise to her work with families and community organisations.

Nahed’s professional journey includes delivering parenting workshops, supporting caregivers, and contributing to programmes that promote family wellbeing. She is known for her warm, practical, and culturally responsive approach, ensuring every participant feels valued, respected, and understood.

Her commitment to community service extends beyond her professional roles. Nahed has volunteered across various sectors, contributing to initiatives that support youth, strengthen families, and build community connection. Her dedication to service, combined with her passion for education, shapes the supportive and empowering environment she creates in every workshop.

Natasha Lee Tutaki

Natasha Lee Tutaki

Community Facilitator
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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