Our People
We at Tuhono believe in the power of support through lived experience, grounded in Maori culture, expressed with compassion and understanding.
Nga Hoa Haere
On the front line of Tuhono are our volunteer Hoa Haere. Hoa Haere are relatable, utilising their lived experience and able to share their experience with another. Supporting Whaiora as peers, the relationships are mutual and without judgement. Time willingly given freely bolsters the authenticity and meaningfulness of each encounter.
Goverance
The Tuhono Aotearoa Trust Board is comprised purposefully to have a peer-led focus, with emphasis on Māori and Pasifika views being represented. All of our board members have a range of experience in supporting the wellness of Tangata Whaiora, from peer support to the delivery of support in a managerial context and clinical settings. Together, the board operates in consensus to deliver a service that above all values the wellbeing of our Hoa Haere and the Tangata Whaiora we aim to serve. Mention leadership team and clinical council.
Kaumatua
Charles
As kaumatua of the Board, Charles brings a rich knowledge of matuaranga Māori and provides spiritual guidance to the Board. His vast experience developed over the years as he has served in a number of support capacities, more presently in delivering support to those in the community and in the men’s prisons in enhancing and restoring whanaungatanga through the principles of pono, tika, and aroha.
John
Chair
John brings a number of skills to the Board, from planning, to networking, and general administration. Grounded in a peer specialist approach and in his work in the field, John is able to bring personal experience of supporting people through trauma and ensure that acknowledgement of the nuances of these interactions are reflected in Tuhono policy and planning.
Anna
Secretary
Coming soon
Sarvjeet
Coming soon
Treasurer
Pooja
Coming soon
