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MISSION STATEMENT
To enrich the community that will create links for intergenerational exchange.
VISION
To retain and celebrate our Maori culture through art, song, dance and education to preserve our heritage.
| President: |
Meketaarana Michael Keepa
Iwi: Ngati Awa
Waka: Mataatua
Tuhourangi
Te Arawa
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| Qualifications: |
BA (Auckland Institute of Technology),
Assisted in the development of a Bilingual Unit at Intermediate level in Whakatane,
Specialises in Personal Development & Goal Setting.
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| Senior
Vice President: |
Alicia Matene
Tainui toku waka, Taupiri toku maunga, Waikato toku iwi, Ngati Te Wehi toku hapu.
Immigrated to Australia 1986. |
| Qualifications: |
2005 City of Brimbank Citizen of the Year
Bachelor of Arts (Communications, Professional Writing),
Dip. Public Sector Admin,
Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training,
Cert III Management.
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| Interests: |
Reading, travel, theatre,
Melbourne Storm R.L member since 1998
Dragons Softball Club member 1994
Australian Defence Softball Association - Manager, Statistician since 1991
Migrant Resource Centre NWR - Treasurer since 2000
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| Work History: |
Defence Air Publication Agency - Training Officer
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| Exec.
Vice President: |
Jean Kereopa
Whakapapa
Immigrated to Australia. |
| Qualifications: |
Not specified |
| Interests: |
Not specified |
| Work History: |
Telstra - Customer Service Officer
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| Secretary: |
Ms Wendy Morrison
Tainui toku waka, Taupiri toku maunga, Waikato toku iwi.
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| Qualifications: |
Cert 1V in Training and Assessment
Courses: Conflict Resolution, Supervisors Course, Sexual Harassment, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
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| Interests: |
Passion: Loves all types of music.
In 2 choirs and performs several times throughout the year. The biggest being the Commonwealth Games.
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| Work History: |
Hospitality industry for 22 years. Held positions of Night Manager, Duty Manager, Assistant Manager and Reservations Manager in Accomodation Hotels and Corporate Travel Manager for Grand Prix Travel.
Volunteer Work:
Work with the elderly and drive s a group of over 50's on their annual outings around Victoria. I am also currently a T2 volunteer driver for the Commonwealth Games driving around VIP's during the games. I also volunteer my time for the Heart Foundation, Asthma Foundation, Cancer Council and the Starlight Foundation and Beyond Blue.
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| Treasurer: |
Christine Sevita
Whakapapa: Samoan - Kiwi
Immigrated to Australia 1990. |
| Qualifications: |
Having come from vast areas of finance, Christine is able to provide support and assistance in all aspects of finance for development and growth in achieving our vision.
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| Interests: |
Member, Werribee Rugby League
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| Work History: |
1996-Current: Telstra, Snr Credit Management Officer
1991-1994: Commonwealth Bank, Credit Officer
1978-1990: Auckland Savings Bank
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