OUR TEAM
PAUL THOMPSON
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
ÅŒtautahi (Christchurch) but have lived in Upper Hutt for 23 years and call Upper Hutt home.
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I love being able to play a part in seeing rangatahi reach their full potential.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I enjoy doing DIY building in my spare time.
WESLEY FINAU
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
The Kingdom of Tonga 676
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I'm passionate about journeying with young people.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I speak two languages.
KAITLIN
KIRK
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I spent the first 9 years of my life living in Masterton but now I live in Upper Hutt!
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I am super passionate about helping young people navigate their teenage years and discover possibilities for their future. I've had incredible youth workers help me in my life so I feel lucky to have the opportunity to do the same.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I love sharks!! I've swum with them twice!
HANNAH
CODY
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Lower Hutt
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I love seeing the potential in young people and journeying with them as they grow.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I have been in a musical with my grandma!
FAA
TUUINA
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Originally from Naenae. Highschool in Upper Hutt. But 685 (Samoa) all day!
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
Journeying with young people through all walks in life and seeing them conquer their goals.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I can play piano.
ZACH
MATHEWS
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I hail from the mighty kingdom of Wainuiomata
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
To help guide and journey with young people as they navigate their way through school.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I like Steph Curry.
CAITLYN
RILEY
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Born and Raised in Naenae
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I want to help young people through similar experiences to my upbringing. Love journeying with young poeple.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I am a boxer.
MADDY
WATENE
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Upper Hutt
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
To be a safe person for our young people in our community to help and support them on their journey through school.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I am double jointed in my right hand.
ANIKA
MOSES
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
No Mohaka raua ko Waikaremoana ahau
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
Joining rangatahi on their life journey and pushing rangatahi to accomplish anything and everything.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I have 29 pets. 1 dog, 1 cat, 7 chickens, 3 ducks, 3 turtles and 14 fish!
AROHA
DAVIDSON
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Stokes Valley born and raised, currently living in Totara Park
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I grew up in a youthwork involved whanau and enjoy working alongside young people.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I was once a Hurricanes (Super Rugby) cheerleader.
BRENNA
WOOD
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
The Hutt Valley
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I choose to do youthwork because I found the youthworkers I had as a young person really beneficial and I hope I can be that for young people.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I have two alpacas.
KENDALL
SUTTON
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I've spent most of my life living in Kapiti. Whakapapa to all over Europe
WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I love connecting with young people and seeing growth in peoples lives. In my opinion youthwork is the most fun and exciting way to make a difference in the world.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I still have half my baby teeth.
AARON
LEIFI
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Born and raised in Wellington.
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WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
I was very inspired by Kickstart and the work they do.
FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I like watching sport but not playing competitively.
GRACE
WEBSTER
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WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Wellington
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WHY DO YOU DO YOUTHWORK?
To connect with and support young people and create places of belonging.
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FUN FACT ABOUT ME?
I can do a backflip
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