Our Staff

Cecily Mantell - Kai Kokiri/Manager Cecily Mantell - Kai Kokiri/Manager
My working background has been primarily in the social work and counselling sectors. I have over 20 years work experience in these areas and have undertaken numerous roles during this time. My main interest in this field has always been in Family Therapy. The whanau / family is central to the wellbeing of all and it is with this focus that I believe a difference can be made to lives of the many individuals supported by social service and health providers....
Joanne Olson-  Office Administrator Joanne Olson- Office Administrator
Joanne is from Otaki. Her iwi is Ngati Raukawa ki te tonga and her hapu is Ngati Kapumanawawhiti. She has worked in administration roles over the past 10 years. Joanne thrives on challenges and creating systems within an office / management environment. Having a diverse role allows Joanne to utilise her skills productively and efficiently. Working with Te Ukaipo is a blessing to Joanne because it enables her to engage with local communities and support her colleagues in the protection of...
Karena Way - Project Twin Streams Community Co-ordinator Karena Way - Project Twin Streams Community Co-ordinator
Karena is a community co-ordinator for Project Twin Streams Ranui-Massey, engaging communities with stream restoration and working closely with residents who have stream-side properties. Karena lives in close proximity to the Waitemata Harbour which she loves and acknowledges as having enriched her and her families lives on a daily basis. Thus she is very aware of the changing health of this body of water....
Rihari Hetaraka - Project Twin Streams Community Co-ordinator Rihari Hetaraka - Project Twin Streams Community Co-ordinator
Rihari is a community co-ordinator for Project Twins Streams Ranui-Massey communities with stream restoration and working closely with schools, residents and groups. Rihari is passionate about helping to restore our waterways so that our childrens children can enjoy our wai, our moana and our awa....