Kia Ora!!! I’m Benny, I’m a Senior Pou Rangatahi at Taiohi Tūrama.
My specialty is empowering people to discover their greatness, I am also great at washing the dishes on the Marae.
As Pou Rangatahi we assist youth to embrace their identity and learn ways to maintain mental wellness.
He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora (Positive feelings within you enhances wellbeing).
Jen is originally from Scotland and been in New Zealand since 2004 working in several leadership/management roles in health, not-for-profit, local authority and education sectors.
Ko Otamatea te maunga. Ko Whanganui te awa. I tipu mai ahau ki Whanganui. Ko Airihi, Wīwī me Inarihi ōku iwi. Ko Leigh tōku ingoa.
Kia ora, I’m Leigh. Originally from Whanganui, I have lived in Rotoura for the last 18 years.
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Heather works in the powerhouse at the Taiohi Tūrama as Business Manager. This means she and her team are responsible for making sure the organisation runs like a well-oiled machine. They manage day to day resources and protocols needed that help to push toward financial, operational and strategic objectives.
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Kia Ora, Im Emma
I work behind the scenes on projects which support our amazing teams to do some of the awesome work they do with our taiohi in the community.
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Kia ora! Steve Holmes here! I have been working with youth for about 25 years both as a youth worker and in youth development management. My job includes ensuring that all of our programmes achieve the best outcomes for our rangatahi.
I love my job, and get great satisfaction in working in a team whose focus is to help young people realise their value and take steps towards reaching their amazing potential.
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Kia Ora, I’m Alicia!
I was born and raised in Rotorua and I’m of Ngati Whakaue/Te Arawa descent.
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