Aerial shot of Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River at dusk
Aerial shot of Hamilton Gardens and Waikato River at dusk
About Us/Staff and Kaumaatua

Staff and

Trust Waikato employs ten staff, all specialists in their area of accountability, working together as a team to support community aspirations. ​

Team Members

  • Dennis Turton - Chief Executive

    Dennis Turton

    Chief Executive

  • Tame Pokaia - Trust Waikato Kaumaatua

    Tame Pokaia

    Kaumaatua

  • Mel Blackmore - Business Manager

    Mel Blackmore

    Business Manager

  • Rongo Kirkwood - Pouhere Puutea | Grants Manager

    Rongo Kirkwood

    Pouhere Puutea | Grants Manager

  • Maggie Zhang - Finance and Investment Manager

    Maggie Zhang CA

    Finance and Investment Manager

  • Tarita Templeton - Pou Aarahi | Community Engagement Advisor

    Tarita Templeton

    Pou Aarahi | Community Engagement Advisor

  • Nita McNeil - Pou Hono | Database and Information Manager

    Nita McNeil

    Pou Hono | Database and Information Manager

  • Nicole Rayner - Pou Aawhina | Community Response Advisor

    Nicole Rayner

    Pou Aawhina | Community Response Advisor

  • Jasmin Aldworth - Business Services Coordinator

    Jasmin Aldworth

    Business Services Coordinator

  • Haylee Hunter - Accounts Coordinator

    Haylee Hunter

    Accounts Coordinator

  • Renee Renata

    Communications Manager

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