OUR PEOPLE

My wife and I arrived from England to New Zealand in 1974 and taught in Oamaru for 11 years.

Over the years I have been a student of Māori Language through correspondence and the University of Waikato to further my competency.

As Assistant Principal at Northland College in Kaikohe we established a bilingual class and later a Kura Kaupapa.

As Second Principal of Fairfield College and Principal of Melville High I have also assisted to establish bilingual classes at those schools.

After my teaching career I assisted schools to become accredited to deliver NZQA qualifications and to establish programmes for teaching the Māori language.

Ramon hales from the North and enjoys hunting gathering, music, travelling, gym training, music, travelling, coaching sports and whanau. Ramon is passionate about our youth and guiding them through our Youth St Programme.

Hi, I’m Jess, I’m 20 from Cambridge. I spent the last 2 years at Capernwray Bible school and travelling around. I have worked in early childhood and am now pursuing a degree in youth work. Helping people is my passion, and I’m super excited to be on board as youth transitions navigator

Hi my name is Ann Brady. I am Hamilton born and raised, the eldest of 3 children. I have been married to Dennis for 30 years and have 3 adult children that have all left home now. We have lived in the Nawton area for the last 25 years. Currently I teach at Maeroa Intermediate. I previously taught at Crawshaw School for 6 years. Our family attends church in Chartwell. Dennis works at Maeroa also where he is the Property Manager. I am happy to give back to the community by serving on the Trust board.

I feel privileged to serve as a trustee and the role of treasurer. I enjoy helping people and appreciate the work the Trust is doing through the Good News Community Centre. I am a Chartered Accountant and work in the roading industry. I attend West Hamilton Community Church and enjoy baking, skiing and craft work in my spare time.

I'm a Christian, was raised in Hamilton and love living here in Nawton with my husband Bert. We have a family of five grown children between us and 7 grandchildren. I have worked in the natural health field, retail, art and craft and run small businesses. I'm currently involved as an artist and organiser of NZ Art for Charity, helping raise funds for people in great need overseas. Having been involved with the Te Rongopai Community Trust from its inception I find it both a privilege and pleasure to be serving as a Trustee in partnership with the Nawton /Crawshaw community.

Originally from a rural background, I then worked in social work, community work and counseling, and sometimes a s a handyman. As a committed Christian and now retired, I enjoy serving on the Te Rongopai Community Trust. I like helping our organization meet some of the needs of children, young people and adults, thereby supporting local parents and families as they raise their children to adulthood. I have a focus on helping harness the diverse strengths of the Maori, Pakeha and other cultures of Aotearoa-New Zealand to build strong community life. My wife Robyn and I have five adult children between us.

Kia ora. Greetings I am Joel.
I have lived in Nawton for over two decades and love the place. I am the pastor of St Mark's Church and enjoy helping people with their faith and serving the community. I am married to Susanne and we have 6 children.

Nga mihi kia koutou katoa
Ko Wharepuhunga te Maunga
Ko Puniu te Awa
Ko Tainui te Waka
Ko Ngati Raukawa te Iwi
Ko Takihiku te Hapu
Ko Rawhitiroa te Marae
Ko Donna Te Rongomau toku ingoa

I am married to Pou Te Rongomau, We have 3 beautiful daughters, and 3 darling grandchildren.
I am a community support worker for a Maori mental health and addictions service.
Pou and I are associate pastors at Reach Church Hamilton.
We have lived in Crawshaw and have loved Crawshaw for more than 20 years.

Matthew is a committed Christian married to Jo with 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren.
Matthew has been a trustee for four years and enjoys this opportunity to help serve the Nawton/Crawshaw community

My wife, Li, and I have lived in Crawshaw since 2001. I work as an Application Engineer implementing Model Predictive Control solutions for the Dairy Industry. I have been a trustee since 2018. Go the Highlanders!