Our People

All live, work, play or have a connection to the Mangere-Otahuhu area.

They are passionate and bring experience and strengths in connectivity, empowering, mentoring and advocating for our community of Mangere and Otahuhu.


Executive Board Members

Katie Perkins Board Member and Strategic Planner Read more about Katie.

Katie Perkins - Chair

Read more about Katie

Mel Tautalanoa - Secretary

Jonny Fa’amatuainu - Treasurer

Read more about Jonny

Phillipa Meihanna

Jenna Toeono


Management Team

Toni Helleur
CEO & Community Connector
Read more about Toni.

Mele Vailaau

Administrator, HR & Community Connector

Lio Tafolua

H&S Compliance Advisor & Community Connector

Elizabeth Calvert & Top Edge Advisory

Bookkeeper and Accounting Team

Rata Taiwhanga

Mangere Community Enviro Hub Coordinator

Senerita Sauaso Rasch

Neisan Collective Shop Senior Assistant


Collectives & Community Partners

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Nesian Collective Manager - Rita Rasch

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Enviro Hub Cooridnator - Rata Taiwhanga (Etu Rakau)

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Nesian Collective Businesses - Pele - Emz Pineapple Pies - Marlina's Cookies - Custom Design Workshop - Pua

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Enviro Hub Collective - Te Ararata Stream Team - Etu Rakau - Food Hub Collective - South Auckland Pest Free - Mangere College - Mangere Connect - Mangere Timebanking - Mangere Otahuhu Methodist Church

〰️ Nesian Collective Manager - Rita Rasch 〰️ Enviro Hub Cooridnator - Rata Taiwhanga (Etu Rakau) 〰️ Nesian Collective Businesses - Pele - Emz Pineapple Pies - Marlina's Cookies - Custom Design Workshop - Pua 〰️ Enviro Hub Collective - Te Ararata Stream Team - Etu Rakau - Food Hub Collective - South Auckland Pest Free - Mangere College - Mangere Connect - Mangere Timebanking - Mangere Otahuhu Methodist Church