Mum and Dad with myself, Tarsh and the kids at a family reunion in Nov 08… I think we were standing on a slope!
A bit about Manu:
I live in Kaiti with my wife Tarsh Koia, our two children (9 and 6). We live in a vibrant part of town and often share meals and childcare with our neighbours. Our property backs on to Titirangi Reserve and we walk out our backdoor onto Kaiti Hill – it’s a beautiful place to live!
In addition my Council responsibilities, I am a self-employed researcher and project manager. I do work for a couple of national organisations and some local projects.
My main work for 2010-2013 involves leading a project focused on two neighbourhoods in Whanganui and Gisborne. The project encourages local residents to increase the levels of trust amongst neighbours with the intention that more caring neighbours can help reduce child abuse and neglect.
In a voluntary capacity I am involved with a number of community organisations including:
- Board of Trustees, Waikirikiri School (Chairperson)
- Gisborne Cycling Advisory Group
- Tairawhiti Housing Advisory Group
- Gisborne Rail Action Group
- Ka Pai Kaiti Trust
- Te Ora Hou Te Tairawhiti Trust (Trustee)
- Gisborne Council of Social Services (Executive Member)
- Tairawhiti Men Against Violence (Foundation Member)
- Gisborne Chamber of Commerce (Executive Member)
- Rongo-i-te-Kai Marae (Treasurer)
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You can contact me here:
Phone: 868 6889 or 0274202957
Email: manu[at]ahi.co.nz
Home: 21 Cambridge Tce, Kaiti, Gisborne.
I’m also on Facebook & Twitter if that is how you prefer to connect with me!
