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.
Makayla Hewlett - Chair
(Ngāi Tahu) (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)
Karleen Weidner - Trustee
(Ngāpuhi) (she/her)
Ngā Kaimahi me Ngā Kaitautoko | Staff & Supporters
Our kaimahi draw 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.
Nic Hart - Administration support
(Pākehā) (she/her)
Erin Hapi - Kaiwhakahaere, Give Us Your Kids (Kaupapa Māori Out Of School Programme)
(Pākehā) (she/her)