Te Pupuke
Operations

Ngā mihi o te wā! I became part of the team in October 2022 and a diverse background in administration, facilitation, design thinking, frontline delivery, and research has certainly helped me as I have relied on every tool in my kete (and more!) to navigate through all that my mahi requires. As a māmā I am deeply passionate in ensuring my tamariki grow into well rounded and grounded individuals. This extends into and influences my professional life where I aim to support projects that cultivate a sense of belonging, responsibility, and interconnectedness, and I am excited about the potential of our collective mahi to drive positive and lasting change in our world.

I have been with Tupoho for over 15 years and have been part of Te Puna Hapori since 2019 working alongside the other amazing members of Te Pupuke (Working Group). I am passionate about helping our whānau realise their dreams and aspirations. I have been involved in the development and delivery of numerous wānanga and programmes that address the unique needs of our whānau and community and am excited to be part of this amazing mahi and look forward to seeing the positive impact Te Puna Hapori makes.

Kia ora, my name is Chris and I am a Project Director in the Property function of Ministry of Justice. I have been a part of Te Puna Hapori for 4 years now and it has been the most rewarding project I have been fortunate enough to be involved in. The manaakitanga I receive every time I come to Whanganui has very much got me calling it my second home. I am looking forward to sharing this exciting kaupapa with you all as we progress.

Kia ora! I’m Marie Rodgers, proud member of Te Puna Hapori, where I get to combine my passion for helping others with a love for creative project management. Every day brings a new challenge and a chance to grow. I’m driven by a vision of seeing our community thrive and connect in fresh, meaningful ways. When I’m not juggling calls and projects, you might find me relaxing with a book in hand. Excited to share our mahi with you!