Sean Harris
Kaiwhakahaere Pakihi – General Manager
Sean was born and raised in Kirikiriroa(Hamilton) and made the move to Tāmaki-Makaurau 6 years ago. Over the past 7 years he has taken up a variety of management roles in the health sector, with the last 4 being tailored to Mental Health. Currently Sean is completing his tohu in Health Services and majoring in Psychology. He is passionate about helping our people and their hauora. He believes that everyone deserves to live a full life and is an advocate in ensuring that our people have the ability to do so. His journey and life experiences have brought him into the health sector and he is of Ngāpuhi descent.
Michael Wikiriwhi-Heta
Pouwhirinaki Matua – Cultural Advisor
Michael Wikiriwhi-Heta is our Cultural Advisor, responsible for managing the Trust’s programs and events. With whakapapa to Ngāti Whātua, Michael holds an undergraduate degree in Māori Development, majoring in Māori media, and a Diploma in Te Pinakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi. He brings valuable experience in programs that introduce and promote Mana Motuhake, Rangatiratanga, and Kaitiakitanga, and he continues to incorporate these values into his mahi at Te Kōtuku Ki Te Rangi.
"ki te kahore he whakakitenga ka ngaro te iwi"
Team Leads
Maea Sefuiva
Ngā Parirau
Maea has previously worked with Whītiki Maurea Māori Mental Health and also with the smokefree team as a smoke free practitioner for 7 years. Maea has a Bachelors Degree in Māori Development. She is in charge of our community team, Ngā Parirau in terms of leadership, planning, organizing and monitoring the delivery of outcomes. Maea is of Ngāpuhi descent, from Utakura.
Sarah Fawcett
Hinepiripiri and Marangatahi
Sarah Fawcett is passionate about working front-line in the community but also enjoys applied research. She holds a Bachelors of Health Science and PGCert in Mental Health and Addictions and has recently completed her Masters degree in Social Work. Sarah has other qualifications in Māori, Mahi Ora, elderly and palliative care and is currently managing our Hinepiripiri and Marangatahi whare. Sarah has Middle Eastern and European ancestry.
Maine Andrew-Ngariki
Planned Adult Respite
Maine Andrew-Ngariki has been a Registered Social Worker since 2012, with extensive experience in the support and social work field dating back to 1992. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, providing managerial leadership to the day-to-day operations of our Planned Adult Respite service.
Alysha Lloydd-Pivac
Manager, Property Services & Administration
Alysha has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Employment Relations and Organizational Studies. Alysha, who descends from Ngāi Takato and Ngāpuhi, assist with ensuring everything is operating smoothly from behind the scenes.
Cecilia Darling
Medication Support
Cecilia Darling was a qualified baker by trade and worked in the food retail industry before a change of career two years ago to mental health as Te Kōtuku’s receptionist, house leader and administrator. Cecilia is currently our Medication Support Lead and is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy. Cecilia grew up in Avondale, Auckland and is of Samoan ancestry.
"whaowhia te kete mātauranga
Head Office
Donna Apanui-Walsh
Enrolled Nurse
Donna Apanui-Walsh is of Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Maru descent, and was raised in Te Atatū North, Pt Chevalier and Te Araroa. Donna has been with the company for 22 years and is currently pursuing Nursing studies full-time. Donna holds her NZ Diploma in Kaupapa Māori Public Health is a graduate of the Māori leadership program for Māori in public health and supports the trust in the Enrolled Nurse role to play a crucial part in providing recovery focused residential, respite, and community support services for our whānau.
Lorene Martin
Administrator
Lorene Martin is our dedicated administrative professional, overseeing the front desk, managing our vehicle fleet, completing essential reporting for the Trust, and ensuring the smooth operation of our services behind the scenes. Lorene proudly traces her whakapapa to Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Awa, and Ngā Puhi, with deep roots in Te Atatū Peninsula.
Hohaia Hakaraia
Ringa Hāpai
Hohaia is of Ngā Puhi and Tainui descent. He is the co-founder and cultural advisor of Ngā Otinga an organisation that delivers Te Reo Māori classes and creates and facilitates tikanga Māori workshops and wānanga. In the Trust he ensures our Residential and Social Housing properties are maintained and facilitates our Mauri Tau programme.
"Awhi mai, Awhi atu"
Awhi Ora - Community Mobile Team
Kasey Cash
Kaimahi
Kasey traces her whakapapa back to Te Rarawa and is on her te reo journey. She comes from a diverse working background. From hairdressing to manufacturing, only to find her place here in the mental health sector. She is passionate about walking alongside, supporting, encouraging and uplifting our Whaiora where she can make a positive difference in their lives. She holds a level 6 diploma in Māori Mental Health & Addictions and is currently studying a Bachelors of Social Work she is apart of our Awhi Ora Team.
Adrian Gardugye
Kaimahi
Adrian has extensive experience working as a nurse in the Philippines. He is responsible for the medication management administered to our Whai Ora.
Tania McPherson
Kaimahi
Tania McPherson is of Te Rarawa descent. She has a strong tikanga Māori background and has a history of proving peer support and implementing kaupapa Māori practices within services. Tania has her NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing focused on social and community services. She will be working with our community based Whaiora.
"Marangatahi tātou e ngā iwi, mā te kōtuku tātou e kawe ki te ōranga"
Marangatahi
Anthony Iwan
Marangatahi
Anthony “Tony” Iwan has worked with Tāngata Whaiora for many years in the west Auckland area and is responsible for supporting our tāne in the community. Tony is a true westie of Pākēhā Polish heritage and is currently managing our Marangatahi whare.
Natalie Copestake
Marangatahi
Callum Selby
Kaimahi
Callum Selby is of Ngāti Whātua and holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and minoring in Psychology. He works at Marangatahi.
Neville Toura
Kaimahi
Neville is of Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi. He holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work and has had previous experience in the sector.
"Hinepiripiri kapohia, mā te kōtuku tātou e kawe ki te ōranga"
Hinepiripiri
Eleanor Hugill
Kaimahi
Rima Foster
Kaimahi
Planned Adult Respite
Madhu Karan
Kaimahi
Madhu holds her Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced support). She is apart of our Respite Team.
George Abraham
Kaimahi
George has certificate in Mental Health and a bachelors of Chemistry, Physics and Math. He currently works within our Respite facility.