Madelaine Crawford, Events Casual
A born and bred Kiwi, Madelaine grew up on Waiheke Island and has spent many days (and her hard earned pocket money) in Devonport over the years. She has a BSci in Food Science which she gained in Dunedin. Whilst loving the Dunedin lifestyle, she needed to move as the ocean swims down there made her lips turn blue! Devonport seemed to be the perfect place for her and her whānau with the warm water beaches, stunning walks, sights and of course, the beautiful welcoming community. She cannot wait to meet you all at the next events DPT have planned.
Iain Rea, Chair
Iain works in media and communications and has run his own company, employing staff, working in marketing, arts promotion and production. His two young-adult sons, George and Gabriel, were raised on the peninsula where he has lived since 1999. He is a member of the Kaitiaki Group that supports Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, a founding member of Bayswater Environmental Action Network, and Chair of Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society, and Devonport Senior Citizens Association.
Brent Talbot, Treasurer
Brent is a chartered accountant and a chartered member of the institute of directors. He uses the skills developed through these memberships to bring a disciplined approach to finance and governance oversight. Brent has had a long career in both finance and information technology developing strong skills in both. He has worked in NZ and overseas as a consultant with many organisations to implement and realise the benefits from new systems.
Brent has lived in Devonport since 1990 and has raised two children – Evie and Frank.
Brent enjoys working with community groups which work to make our communities inclusive and respectful of all. Brent is also a director of Altus Enterprises which is a social enterprise providing employment for people with disabilities.
Beth Beard, Trustee
Beth worked as physiotherapist for 15 years before moving into parenting and community focus full-time. She runs community fitness and dance classes to gather people for physical and social well-being. She has been a board member of Brooklyn Community Centre, Wellington, BRC (an eldercare community service provider), an exec member of St Johns Presbyterian Church Wellington with connections to BGI Institute (working with youth on the periphery), and was part of the Vogelmorn Community, converting a former bowling club in to an arts and community hub. Creating experiences for neighbours to get to know each other, to play and learn together is part of Beth’s DNA. She confesses to playing terrible golf, has helped with the Ethical Market at Devonport Community House, and delights in our glorious beaches with a weekly sea splash.
Gordon Brodie, Trustee
Gordon has lived in Devonport since 1983. Prior to that he served as a Police Officer in Toronto, Canada for 10 years. Gordon's three children have all attended local schools and two still live in the area with families of their own. Gordon has always been involved in community projects and was a catalyst in establishing the Devonport Skate Park. He is a former Devonport Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. He was a successful construction related business owner based on the North Shore. With a love of the environment it was inevitable that he would become involved with Restoring Takuranga Hauraki. He is a member of the steering group and co-Chair of this active community organisation.
John Mazenier, Trustee
John has been settled in Devonport since 2015, having bucked the trend and migrated to Auckland with artist partner Janet, and their collection of dogs. They enjoy the unique spaces that the Devonport peninsula provides and are enthusiastic in promoting the area via their interests in the arts, history and ecological systems.
He is passionate in helping build thriving local communities and nurturing the broader environment, having been involved as Chair & committee member for several years at a similar heritage destination village, north of Wellington, being Pauatahanui.
John has a background in technology and professional services, having spent time working offshore, extensively through Australia and Asia, and brings broad commercial and governance experience to the Trust.
Nina Wang, Board Minute Secretary
My name is Nina Wang. I was originally from China and moved to New Zealand 15 years ago. I was in Dunedin for 5 years and studied at the University of Otago before moving up to Auckland. I am doing my Health Psychology degree and working as an interviewer and researcher for Reach Aotearoa. I also volunteer at the Habour Hospice, Amitabha Hospice, and the Companionship and Morning Activities for Seniors (CMA) centre on North Shore. I am passionate about improving the quality of life for senior citizens and contributing to the community. I love playing tennis, hiking and scuba diving in my spare time.
For more information, please contact Te Hau Kapua Devonport Peninsula Trust