Chairman - BBS; Dip.HRM; MMgmt

Mike was elected on the Board in 2011. He has a strong background in Business Management and Education and has been involved in the management of training organisations with considerable expertise in Strategic Planning, Governance, Management and Human Resources. Mike has a Bachelor of Business Studies and a Masters of Management along with a Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management. As Chairman he has overseen and led the strategic direction and growth of the Porirua Whānau Centre, this has included the Early Childhood Education expansion, Ko wai au youth programme in schools and the purchase of and development of properties for Social Housing purposes.

Trustee - RPdN. AdvDip.Mqmt

Colene lived and worked in Porirua prior to returning to the East Coast to take up her current role. As a registered nurse, Colene has 40 years’ experience working in the Health and Disability sector. Colene has spent most of her health career managing people and is currently the General Manager for CCS Disability Action. Her extensive experience in Human Resource is a great asset to the Board.

Trustee

Brendon Te Manupiri Arthur, born and raised in Takapūwāhia Porirua, Te Ao Maori on the Marae where he learnt to serve others. Brendon is of Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Tama and Irish descent. His career has spaned 20 years with the New Zealand Fire Service, 2 Years in the private sector-Tourism & Hospitality managing private resorts, and now 16 years with Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections). Brendon has served on many Boards and has completed his studies in Maori Governance where he believes he can now give back and contribute to a community that gave so much to him growing up. The Board is excited to have Brendon join Porirua Whānau Centre Trust with his skills and expertise.

Treasurer / Trustee

Joe has been on the Board since 2012. A resident of Porirua for over 50 years, he is of Ngapuhi descent and is a respected kaumātua for Maraeroa Marae. Joe is actively involved with the business sector in Cannons Creek and wider Porirua community as a business owner. He has led a number of community development projects and works alongside the Community Police Unit and Ngati Toa Māori Wardens to support a safe and violence free community.

Trustee - LLB(Hons); MTaxS(Hons)

Roslyn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB (Hons) and a Master’s Degree in taxation studies (MTaxS (Hons). She was a Senior Solicitor for Inland Revenue Department and completed a 12 month secondment to Crown Law before taking a year’s sabbatical. Roslyn has been a member of the Board since 2016. Originally from Awarua in the far north Roslyn is married to Wayne, with two adult daughters and two grandchildren. She has lived in the Wellington region for over 12 years. Her legal experience and understanding of the New Zealand tax system and obligations are particular skills that have complimented our Social Housing portfolio and Building Financial Capability contract.

Trustee

James is a qualified builder and founder of Total Home Inspection Services Ltd which he has franchised nationwide. His business model includes Home Inspections, Healthy Homes Assesments and Meth testing. His company has recently expanded to include a software business that builds inspection software for his franchisee’s and other assesment industries. James is father of four sons and lives in Plimmerton. His tribal affiliations are Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Tama and Ngāti Porou. His experience and skills in the housing industry compliment and support the current housing initatives of the Trust and vision of the Board.