KAIMAHI | TEAM
The people who make the magic happen. Thank you to the inspiring group of dreamers and doers who power our movement.
Pictured left to right: Tanz, Duj, Liv, Vera, Joe, Mel from Len Reynolds Trust, Jah and Olga!
Meet the team!
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Pou aarahi Tuuhono (Co-CE Connections & Impact) - He/Him/Ia
He's a Scorpio / He prefers black coffee / and he's a professional dancer!
"I work across the dancefloor of community, youth, arts and social innovation.
I use this divergent fusion of experience to empower my people-practice and contribute to a wide range of impactful kaupapa."
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Pou Aarahi Puutea (Co-CE Finance & Administration) - She/Her/Ia
Tania Pointon
She's an Aries / She prefers a nice bubbles / and she does yoga!
"With a journey rooted in social innovation since 2009, I am driven by the power of collaboration and community to activate systemic transformation.
I love to learn from the younger generations as they voice the change they want to see."
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Creative Director at Lots of Little Fires - Seed Waikato's whaangai workstream - He/Him/Ia
Joe Wilson
Joe's an Aquarius / Prefers Americanos / ...and writes his own songs!
"Hey I’m Joe, from Lots of Little Fires! I’m passionate about real change, those who do the unseen work, and those who care deeply for others!"
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Pou Manaaki Tangata - She/They/Ia
Jahvaya Wheki
She's a Pisces / They loves a good Matcha / and she's learning NZSL!
"Was poppin! I’m a Hamilton homie, magical maaori and a passionate change-maker. I care deeply about the equity of Te Ao Maaori in our world, especially around questioning current systems that don’t include whakaaro maaori.
Kei te pai ahau - Zumba, Badminton, gym me Community."
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Kaitiaki Manaaki to Hive11 - She/Her/Ia
Olga Lucia Vargas Fonseca
She's a Pisces (just like Jah!) / Drinks hot chocolates / and swims!
"I am from Colombia, so english is my second language. I love my country, but I prefer to live here in Aotearoa.
I love to travel, and Aotearoa was actually my first opportunity to see snow!
I am married to my lovely husband, and Seed Waikato is also my family."
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Kaihapaai for Seeds for Change and Kaihapaai for HAPORI - Mixed/Any/Ia
Vera Evans
It's a Taurus / They Drink Lime Milkshakes / and he's a rabbit mum!
"Growing up on the road I would be in the city one day and the country the next, living in such a changing environment I have a strong affinity to jump into any space and start helping out!
I enjoy connection with different people and hearing everyone's ideas, building stronger bridges together."
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Kaituhi & Kaiwhakawhiti Koorero - They/Them/Ia
Liv Mehrtens
They're a Scorpio / Drinks sweet lattes / and are an avid LARPer!
"By combining my background as an illustrator with my experience in comms and marketing, I’ve had the unique privilege of working with multiple local charities to create resources and breathe new life into their digital space!
Being able to support my community as a young person is deeply fulfilling!"
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Social Work Student Placement | Kaitautoko to Seed Waikato - She/Her/Ia
Angelica Kaisa
Angelica's an Aquarius / Drinks almond milk vanilla lattes / ...and is a hobby reader!
"Mauri/Talofa Lava, my name is Angelica Kaisa, and I am a year three student at WinTec studying the Bachelor of Social Work. I have two beautiful children, a boy and a girl named Faith and Hezekiah.
My cultural background is Samoan, and I-Kiribati and I was born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand. "
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Abby Van De Ven
Andeed Ma
Mariam Mumtaz
Charlie Harris-Dobbs
Arnold Andrews
Lisa Howe
