“I am humbled to be given the opportunity to manage the Operations of the Glendene Hub and contribute to the growth of Glendene through community connection and engagement. I have been a Westie for a good part of 30 years and still live locally in Te Atatu South and bring with me a passion for the community and commercial experience that will help me in the journey and challenges going forward. The future of Glendene Hub excites me and I am eager to meet and work with you to keep the Glendene Community growing and stay connected.”

Chairperson for two months. Part of the Board for two years plus. Lived in Glendene for nearly 10 years. Married last year. Enjoys being part of governance and open to learning and finding practical solutions to make things happen.

- Originally from the Fiji Islands, migrated to NZ in 2008 - Have always been involved in service organizations and served as National President of Apex Club of Fiji - Was awarded a gold medal for service to the poor, needy and underprivileged by the Fijian Govt in 2007 - Lives in Kelston, Auckland. - Keen to serve the community

“A long time Glendene resident who arrived from Fiji some 36 years ago. Worked at Housing Corporation, managed Housing NZ Henderson Branch. Moved to South Auckland to be Regional Manager. Loved being in this role, working with people and communities groups. Retired in 2007. Has Directorship of a few organisations and also spends time volunteering with charitable groups.”

I was co-opted to the Glendene Hub Community Board and this is a privilege to be part of the whole hub family with a diverse family dynamic to support the community direction, believes and value, serving our West Auckland families. Thank you Umesh, Daniel and Melanie and the Board team, for your ongoing support towards our small group of Te Opunga Ra Kuki Aairani team. My belief is to support the beliefs and the values vision and mission statement of the Glendene hub community, uphold the team collaboration for a better West Auckland community in the future.

"As a Church leader, I love working with people and I’d like to support and promote the Community sense of pride and also to make the community more approachable to groups using the Centre. I have a sense of passion and great respect for the mission, vision and values of the Board."

Served on the Glendene board in 2022 for a term and am looking forward to serving again for the Glendene community. I was born and raised in Glendene and lived there for 25 years and now own my own home in Henderson. I am a co-opted member and am looking forward to meeting you all at various events in and around the hub.