Ā Mātou Tāngata | Our People

Te Poari | The Board

Our board is comprised of tāngata whose values align with the vision and purpose of Pūruatia Trust. Each individual brings unique expertise, connections, and experiences to support the development and delivery of the Trust’s vision for our hapori.

Andrea Read - Trustee
(Ngāti Waewae) (she/her)

Lucy Denham - Secretary
(Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu) (she/her)

Ariana Stevens - Trustee
(Ngāti Waewae) (she/her)

Meg Ryan - Trustee
(Tangata Tiriti) (she/her)

Brad Waldon-Gibbons - Trustee
(Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Kahungunu) (he/him)

Ngā Kaimahi me Ngā Kaitautoko | The Team

Our team are from a range of different backgrounds and spaces, bringing their skills and passion to support the delivery of the Trust’s vision for our hapori on the ground.

Erin Hapi - Kaiwhakahaere, Give Us Your Kids (Kaupapa Māori Out Of School Programme)
(Pākehā) (she/her)

Nic Hart - Administration support
(Pākehā) (she/her)