What does your role involve?
My role is to support the Kāinga Ora build programme, and the delivery of public housing across the whole Albert-Eden Local Board area. I do this by engaging with neighbours, community members and organisations, key stakeholders, elected representatives and mana whenua, to keep them updated about redevelopment projects in their local neighbourhoods.

What do you enjoy most about your role?
I enjoy meeting new people, learning new things about communities and hearing the stories of their places. I also enjoy learning about the build process and being a part of the team who are delivering new homes for people who need them.

What do you love most about the Ōwairaka community?
Ōwairaka is a true community, by both geography and design. It has a very connected vibe and a sense of belonging.

What were you doing previously?
I have had two previous roles in my time with Kāinga Ora; both based in community development and engagement.

What do you like doing outside of the office?
I volunteer in the rail team at MOTAT, where I get to work with another diverse group of people and learn how to maintain and operate steam locomotives, traction engines and other exciting rail/steam machinery. My main buzz comes from spending time with my family, listening to music, watching movies and dining out.