Mahurangi Hope Community Trust

Jono, works alongside the team as general manager of the trust. The former medical doctor is out there securing funding for programmes and representing the trust within the wider Mahurangi community. Reporting, recruiting, writing policy and procedures to ensure high quality programmes and services are delivered is also on his books. But the reward is all in hearing of and seeing lives being transformed, meeting people with a passion for the community, and supporting vulnerable people and whanau to reach their potential. When he isn't at work you'll find Jono fishing, hiking or hanging out with his family and friends.

Email: jono@hopehq.nz

If there's anyone who can create a welcoming environment while keeping the pantry stocked, it's Lara. She's been a part of the Mahurangi Hope Church community for more than 15 years volunteering in the senior youth group and kitchen management. Her roles include overseeing the Foodbank's rosters, parcels and operating systems four days a week, while also coordinating hospitality for the Hope Centre. These roles allow her to practically show the love of God to people, and Lara loves how supporting families and creating warm, inviting spaces can foster meaningful relationships. In her spare time she juggles family commitments with five kids and her husband on their lifestyle block.

Email: lara@hopehq.nz

Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role as Team Leader and Youth Worker for 24/7 Youth at Mahurangi College. She’s out there supporting and supervising the team of workers connecting with youth, helping them create positive relationships, develop leadership skills, and linking them with out-of-school activities. Sarah’s a support voice for students in the school and community and acts as a liaison for the Trust, Police, Oranga Tamariki and Community Support groups. In the summer you’ll find her at the beach paddleboarding or listening to podcasts and reading.

Email: sarah@hopehq.nz

Rosanna oversees the running of Pasifika women's groups, helping empower women from the community in life skills. She also helps supervise the team of counsellors and those in training, hosts a Women's Bible Study Group, meets with families in need of support and helps mentor the Mahurangi Staff Team. Celebrating young women grow in confidence and achieve their goals is a huge motivation for Rosanna. Rosanna listens to music, reads, gardens and is learning to play the keyboard in her spare time.

Email: rosanna@hopehq.nz

Etitara is always busy weaving Pasifika families together with the local community, so naturally she oversees the Kiribati Women’s Sewing Group and is the cultural advisor and support worker for the Trust. Visiting families in their homes, Etitara is there to provide support, help overcome challenges and pray with the people she is welcomed by. It’s something she loves to do, along with socialising with friends over meals and going to the beach with her family.

Email: etitara@hopehq.nz

Heather does all things admin. Her behind the scenes organisational work helps keep things in order and working smoothly. However, the best part of the job for Heather is the people. Fellow staff members and the Pasifika kids are the highlights of the week. Heather also works for the Anglican Church helping assist the running of programme Seasons for Growth – a change and loss programme designed for children, teens and adults alike. While not working, Heather loves making things, sewing and knitting in particular, along with walking her dog and tackling weeds in her home garden.

Email: heather@hopehq.nz

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Email: reception@hopehq.nz

Megan is one of the long-standing supporters of both Mahurangi Hope Church and Mahurangi Vision Community trust and sits as the finance committee chair and a trustee for both organisations. Her role involves all things financial including budgets, accounts payable, payroll, reporting and more. When she isn't sorting spreadsheets Megan enjoys sports, particularly squash and pickleball plus lends her voice to the worship team on Sundays.

Email: accounts@hopehq.nz