KO WAI MĀTOU

Sheena Luke of Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui and Ngāti Kauwhata oversees day-to-day management and overall delivery of services for Manaaki Matakāoa in addition to reporting, liaising and networking with stakeholders. Sheena also delivers, monitors and reports on the Remote Patient Monitoring Pilot Programme through Health NZ.​

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Sheena has in-depth on the ground experience working within the community of Matakāoa. ​

 

Tiakina te ahikāroa – Caring for our Community

Ko Patangata te maunga

Ko Wharekahika te awa

Ko Hinemaurea te marae

Ko Te Whānau a Tuwahakairiora te hapu

Ko Nukutaimemeha te waka

Ko Ngati Porou te iwi

He Wiwi, He Nati, He Whanoke!

 

Michaella Houkamau (Ngati Porou, Kuki Airani) is responsible for all community events and programmes, facilitating Tamariki Taiea/Rehekō Rangatahi (Youth Programme) weekly, Ira Wahine and monthly Community Markets. Michaella also oversees Hineteiwaiwa (Pēpī Programme), Rongomātane (Male Programme), and Nga Tāonga o Matakāoa (Pakeke Programme) programmes within the Oranga Kopara team.

 

Michaella aspires for whānau to be self-sufficient, and for Te Reo Māori to be spoken in all households in Matakāoa, whether it be everyday or at the table, kōrero māori ki o tatou Tamariki Mokopuna.

Denise Kamizona, of Ngāti Porou, Ngai Tai, Te Aitanga ā Māhaki and Te Whānau ā Apanui is solely responsible for all financial transactions. Developing, monitoring and improving financial systems; reconciling and tracking income and expenditure; implementing and actively utilising the payroll system; monitoring the assets and managing the philanthropic profile.

 

Denise has completed a Diploma in Xero at the Career Academy and is currently working towards an AAT Accounting Pathway Programme.

Corey Luke of Ngati Porou is responsible for the overall delivery of the service that answers the distinct rural needs of whanau in Matakāoa. Corey is the designated Digger operator; delivers the Maui Whakahī and Rongomātane programmes.

 

Corey has immaculate communication skills which enables him to respond and assess any task at hand.

Hiria Kamizona of Ngai Tai and Te Aitanga ā Mahaki is responsible for capturing and reporting on data relating to the operations ensuring integrity and confidentiality of data is upheld while also providing IT support for the organisation. Hiria also facilitates the weekly Pakeke programme held on Wednesdays.

 

Currently working towards upgrading to a new data software system and has installed a PoE camera system calling on her extensive knowledge and skills in the data/cabling/IT infrastructure and IT networking fields.

Andros Ngatai of Ngāti Porou is responsible for the provision of consistent reliable general handyman repair, waste management, general labour and maintenance services to Matakāoa residents. Andros conducts the Healthy Housing assessments and installs smoke alarms.

 

Andros is well-known in and around the community; his aspirations for the community is to make it a better place.

Raiha (Liza) Taylor-Luke of Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui and Ngāti Kauwhata is responsible for the delivery of the Pēpi programme. Liza also assists the Tamariki Taiea, Īra Wahine and Ngā Taonga ō Matakāoa programmes.

 

Liza is passionate in supporting the key issues that support the progressive advancement and development of Matakāoa community.

Kauri Neilson (Te Whanau ā Apanui) is currently working as the communications and design officer for all things relating to Manaaki Matakaoa. Regularly updating and monitoring our social media accounts and sending out new pānui via the mailing system. Also facilitating and delivering the Hauora Challenges methodically throughout the year. Kauri has completed a Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design at Waikato University and uses these skills to design and create all things relating to Manaaki Matakāoa.

 

Kauri also monitors our inventory levels, making sure Manaaki Matakāoa has pharmaceuticals/PPE ready and available when required.