Kia Ora, 

My name is Don and I am a Community Development Worker here at the Neighbourhood Trust.  I’m involved in kai support; overseeing the creation of the Mairehau Neighbourhood Garden; supporting men; and co-facilitating a Dads parenting course called Game On!  I love the example of the monarch butterfly – one that speaks of transformation.  We all have things in life that bring challenges and limitations (like a caterpillar that can’t fly), but there’s always hope and in my role I get to encourage and support people as they strive for their own personal transformation. 

Mobile 027 956 9202
Email  community@nht.org.nz

Kia Ora,

I’m Sarah and I’m the Operations Manager at the Neighbourhood Trust. I like seeing the potential in others and helping people meet their goals. I have a very diverse role within the trust that means that no two days are the same. I oversee the distribution of Kai into the community, help community members to create CVs to be able to seek employment, and run a fun and social Strength and Balance for people over 60s. When I am not working, I will either be at a sports event or playing board games.

Mobile 027 710 0042
Email  operations@nht.org.nz

Kia Ora,

I have been working for the Trust since June 2020, bringing past experience working in mental health, peer support and group facilitation.  Key aspects of my role are engaging with the Mairehau & neighbouring communities through kai support, women’s self-development, providing parenting and individual support particularly to Mums.  I am particularly interested in understanding trauma and the impact on mental health.  I also coordinate the Golden Connections programme, and love spending time with people who have lived such varied and interesting lives. 

I raised 4 children on my own, and I now enjoy spending time with my grandchildren; which has the best parts of parenting, without all the responsibility. 

Mobile 027 710 0022
Email  cdw@nht.org.nz