About Te Hau Kapua Devonport Peninsula Trust
For many years, Devonport Peninsula Trust has worked alongside our community to support local children, young people and families through programmes, events and partnerships that strengthen connection and wellbeing.
After careful consideration, the Trustees have made the decision to wind up the Trust and conclude its operations. While this marks the end of the organisation, we are proud of what has been achieved through the generosity, commitment and collaboration of countless individuals, volunteers, supporters, funders and community organisations.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Trust's vision and activities over the years. Your support has enabled meaningful opportunities for our community and has left a lasting legacy.
The Trust is no longer delivering programmes or accepting new enquiries. For now, this website remains available as a record of the Trust's work and to acknowledge the many people who helped make it possible.
Who We Are & What We Do
Meet the Devonport Peninsula Trustees and Staff
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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.
For more information, please contact Te Hau Kapua Devonport Peninsula Trust