Chairperson

Ken has a background in business over many years with connections to industries manufacturing and marketing durables, and consumables. Ken retired from his General Manger corporate background a number of years back. Since then, he has committed to helping others in the community through his involvement with the Pakuranga Counselling Centre and the Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service Inc. He says "It is important to support community organisations and people in need".

Deputy Chairperson

Treasurer

Nga mihi nui ki a koutou

I whanau mai au I te taha o te awa Tamaki

I raro I te maru o te maunga o Kie Kie

He uri ahau o Haina

Kei Tamaki Makaurau ahau a noho ana

Ko Trevor Lowe toku Ingoa

No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa

I’m delighted to be on the board of PHBS. I’m keen to learn about financial capabilities and literacy. I’ve been privileged to worked in large corporates, family businesses, schools, social services (housing and youth services) and iwi as a Chartered Accountant. I am also on several other charitable boards.

Secretary

Nic has been in senior roles in FMGC for over 35 years, After leaving the corporate world he started a business consultancy specialising in supporting small to medium sized business. His experience covers working with both businesses and trusts and sits on multiple advisory boards. He is currently serving on the board of the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association.

Judy joined the budgeting service as a board member in 2018. She lives locally and prior to her retirement was a school principal in the Howick and Pakuranga area. She was a board member on the life Education Trust for seven years.

Kirsten joined the budgeting service as a board member in November 2022. Originally from Ireland, she has worked just over 18 years in NZ healthcare (primary care & specialist services). Her expertise and experience are in operational management, service delivery and HR/people management. Kirsten is passionate about all New Zealander's having access to great support services, empowering and enabling them to make informed choices and positive change in all aspect of their lives.