Trustee & Staff Profiles
Iain Rea, Chair
Iain works in media and communications and has run his own company, employing staff, working in marketing, arts promotion and production. His two young-adult sons, George and Gabriel, were raised on the peninsula where he has lived since 1999. He is a member of the Kaitiaki Group that supports Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, a founding member of Bayswater Environmental Action Network, and Chair of Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society, and Devonport Senior Citizens Association.
Iain works in media and communications and has run his own company, employing staff, working in marketing, arts promotion and production. His two young-adult sons, George and Gabriel, were raised on the peninsula where he has lived since 1999. He is a member of the Kaitiaki Group that supports Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, a founding member of Bayswater Environmental Action Network, and Chair of Devonport Peninsula Precincts Society, and Devonport Senior Citizens Association.
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Ian Cunliffe, Trustee
Ian has lived in Devonport since 2004 and in that time he has served as President of Devonport Rotary Club on two occasions. He had also served on various Boards of Trustees including those at Devonport Primary School, St Leo’s Primary School and North Shore United Football Club. Ian presently works at Harcourts Real Estate in Devonport but also has both a legal and educational background from previous positions held in the UK. |
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Gay Richards, Trustee
Gay has been a trustee since the Devonport Peninsula Trust was formed, and before that she was a member of the Devonport Community Coordinator’s Management Committee for a number of years. Gay is the Chair of the Bayswater Community Committee Inc community group that she has been involved with for over ten years. She is also a member of the Living Streets Aotearoa executive, championing safer walking environments for everyone, particularly children, older and disabled people. Gay has lived in Bayswater most of her life but has mostly worked on the city side. She uses public transport every day and has advocated for many years for better ferry services and facilities for Bayswater. Gay is actively involved with the Lake Road Travel Alliance working with Auckland Transport to reduce traffic congestion and increase transport options for people living and working on the peninsula. Gay maintains Facebook pages for Bayswater Community Committee and Living Streets North Shore. |
Philipp Jaser, Trustee
Philipp’s background is in business management and performing arts. He holds a masters degree in Arts Management and has experience in both commercial and not-for-profit sector arts organisations.
Philipp’s past work includes music and arts festivals, international touring acts and helping to create sustainable organisations and events, bringing together artists and audiences in the best possible circumstances. Philipp currently works with the Victoria Theatre Trust to create a sustainable business and hub of performing arts and screen arts in the historic Victoria Theatre Devonport for the benefit of our communities. Philipp is also the Chair of the Devonport Arts Festival Trust and is a board member of the Devonport Business Association.
Philipp’s background is in business management and performing arts. He holds a masters degree in Arts Management and has experience in both commercial and not-for-profit sector arts organisations.
Philipp’s past work includes music and arts festivals, international touring acts and helping to create sustainable organisations and events, bringing together artists and audiences in the best possible circumstances. Philipp currently works with the Victoria Theatre Trust to create a sustainable business and hub of performing arts and screen arts in the historic Victoria Theatre Devonport for the benefit of our communities. Philipp is also the Chair of the Devonport Arts Festival Trust and is a board member of the Devonport Business Association.
Brent Talbot, Treasurer
Brent is a chartered accountant and a chartered member of the institute of directors. He uses the skills developed through these memberships to bring a disciplined approach to finance and governance oversight. Brent has had a long career in both finance and information technology developing strong skills in both. He has worked in NZ and overseas as a consultant with many organisations to implement and realise the benefits from new systems.
Brent has lived in Devonport since 1990 and has raised two children – Evie and Frank.
Brent enjoys working with community groups which work to make our communities inclusive and respectful of all. Brent is also a director of Altus Enterprises which is a social enterprise providing employment for people with disabilities.
Brent is a chartered accountant and a chartered member of the institute of directors. He uses the skills developed through these memberships to bring a disciplined approach to finance and governance oversight. Brent has had a long career in both finance and information technology developing strong skills in both. He has worked in NZ and overseas as a consultant with many organisations to implement and realise the benefits from new systems.
Brent has lived in Devonport since 1990 and has raised two children – Evie and Frank.
Brent enjoys working with community groups which work to make our communities inclusive and respectful of all. Brent is also a director of Altus Enterprises which is a social enterprise providing employment for people with disabilities.
Nigel Bioletti, General and Fundraising Manager
Nigel Bioletti comes to the trust as General and Fundraising Manager (GAFM) after a career in Education, having been Principal of three schools, and working in the Central Plateau, and Hauraki Plains areas of New Zealand, before coming back to Auckland as firstly Deputy Principal, and then Principal at Birkenhead Primary School. After finishing up at Birkenhead, Nigel worked for three years for N.Z.E.I. Te Riu Roa – NZ’s largest Education union. His work there was focused on supporting and organising Principals in their own pay and conditions campaigns.
Nigel decided that a part time role in his home area , and the place he was born into, would be a great next step, and started with Devonport Peninsula Trust in December 2021. He is very much enjoying working with the Trust’s staff and with all of those people with whom the Trust has relationships.
Nigel’s wife, Chris, is an Associate Principal at Belmont Primary School. They have two daughters in NZ, Ella and Sophie, and a son, Samuel, in Melbourne. They also have one delightful little grandchild, Henry.
Nigel enjoys DIY, time with family and friends, and also plays in a blues band, Freight – which has played at various Devonport venues over the years, including the Masonic. The band has appeared at the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival over the past three festivals, and is looking forward to the 2022 festival.
Nigel’s goals are to: support the work of the Trust Board, to grow the provision of the Trust through additional funding, and to support the good work of the existing teams in events, activities, and environmental restoration.
Nigel Bioletti comes to the trust as General and Fundraising Manager (GAFM) after a career in Education, having been Principal of three schools, and working in the Central Plateau, and Hauraki Plains areas of New Zealand, before coming back to Auckland as firstly Deputy Principal, and then Principal at Birkenhead Primary School. After finishing up at Birkenhead, Nigel worked for three years for N.Z.E.I. Te Riu Roa – NZ’s largest Education union. His work there was focused on supporting and organising Principals in their own pay and conditions campaigns.
Nigel decided that a part time role in his home area , and the place he was born into, would be a great next step, and started with Devonport Peninsula Trust in December 2021. He is very much enjoying working with the Trust’s staff and with all of those people with whom the Trust has relationships.
Nigel’s wife, Chris, is an Associate Principal at Belmont Primary School. They have two daughters in NZ, Ella and Sophie, and a son, Samuel, in Melbourne. They also have one delightful little grandchild, Henry.
Nigel enjoys DIY, time with family and friends, and also plays in a blues band, Freight – which has played at various Devonport venues over the years, including the Masonic. The band has appeared at the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival over the past three festivals, and is looking forward to the 2022 festival.
Nigel’s goals are to: support the work of the Trust Board, to grow the provision of the Trust through additional funding, and to support the good work of the existing teams in events, activities, and environmental restoration.
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Abby Jones, Community Events Manager
Abby was born and raised In Invercargill but spent every school holiday in Devonport with her Dad. She then moved permanently in 1996 and attended Takapuna Grammar school. Abby’s career background is a mix of Hospitality, Film and Events. She managed successful bars and restaurants all over NZ and in Australia. She studied Event Management in Melbourne in 2004, which has allowed her to participate in many big event productions around NZ and has organised numerous music events for various top NZ artists, special events and corporate functions. She subsequently joined the film industry and has since held many positions in Production, Craft Service and Art departments. In 2012 Abby established Bette’s Bar & Eatery in Devonport and was the Managing Director of the business for five years. Abby resides in Bayswater with her two children. She is an active member at Narrow neck Playcentre, her son attends Devonport Community Creche and her daughter attends Bayswater Primary School. If there is one thing we have all learned from the last couple of years, it has to be how important our sense of community is in trying times. Abby looks forward to contributing to the Devonport community in a meaningful way. Ehara tōku i te toa takitahi. He toa takitini tōku toa / My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective |
Holly Houston, Promotions Coordinator
Holly has lived in the Devonport area most of her life, and is now lucky enough to be raising her own whānau in the community she loves. She previously ran her own ceramic arts business, as well as doing a variety of work that spanned events, volunteer work, social media, photography and teaching.
She is passionate about community, the environment, social justice issues, and is always in her garden.
She is a member of different local community organisations such as Ngataringa Organic Garden and Playcentre.
Holly has lived in the Devonport area most of her life, and is now lucky enough to be raising her own whānau in the community she loves. She previously ran her own ceramic arts business, as well as doing a variety of work that spanned events, volunteer work, social media, photography and teaching.
She is passionate about community, the environment, social justice issues, and is always in her garden.
She is a member of different local community organisations such as Ngataringa Organic Garden and Playcentre.
Madelaine Crawford, Summer Events Coordinator
A born and bred Kiwi, Madelaine grew up on Waiheke Island and has spent many days (and her hard earned pocket money) in Devonport over the years. She has a BSci in Food Science which she gained in Dunedin. Whilst loving the Dunedin lifestyle, she needed to move as the ocean swims down there made her lips turn blue! Devonport seemed to be the perfect place for her and her whānau with the warm water beaches, stunning walks, sights and of course, the beautiful welcoming community. She cannot wait to meet you all at the upcoming Summer events the DPT have planned.
A born and bred Kiwi, Madelaine grew up on Waiheke Island and has spent many days (and her hard earned pocket money) in Devonport over the years. She has a BSci in Food Science which she gained in Dunedin. Whilst loving the Dunedin lifestyle, she needed to move as the ocean swims down there made her lips turn blue! Devonport seemed to be the perfect place for her and her whānau with the warm water beaches, stunning walks, sights and of course, the beautiful welcoming community. She cannot wait to meet you all at the upcoming Summer events the DPT have planned.
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Hana Catterall, Events Support
Hana lives locally with her husband Zane and two young children. They both grew up in Narrow Neck and Bayswater, so as a family they have strong roots in the area. They have been active participants in the community in both attending events and volunteering as a family, and in planning and facilitating events as well! Curating a warm, compassionate and welcoming environment is at the forefront of their values, as well as supporting others to find belonging and whānaungatanga (connection through experiences). Hana studied in both the areas of Early Childhood Education and in Te ara Reo Māori Hana is also committed to their work at Youthline as a Triage Clinical Support Worker, Mentor, Facilitator and Supervisor, as well at Lifeline as a Helplines Counsellor. They also have held a role at The Rose Centre Belmont as Community Ambassador and in the past co-run the Bayswater Community Playgroup. |
Carolyn Pomeroy, Events Support
Carolyn has been Devonport Peninsula Trust’s Summer Events Coordinator for well over a decade, working closely with the Devonport Community Coordinator. She has occasionally filled in for the Community Coordinator (past & present) during periods of leave, and between staff changes. Carolyn established Splash Children's Art Gallery at Devonport Community House and coordinated it for a number of years. She works part time at Paradox Books Devonport and administers the North Shore Artz on Show holiday programmes. Her volunteer history includes: Vice Chair of the Board of The Rose Community Centre and Theatre in Belmont, stage management and backstage help for young children and teens, over 10 years reading to primary school children, managing sports teams, front of house assistance, Storylines Family Day committee member responsible for poetry zone and in 2016 for "Factopia" and Chair of BIS PTA for 2 years. Carolyn ran a small business in Australia, and has a background in adult learning in a corporate environment. She also completed a Diploma of Health Sciences while living in Sydney. She has very recently dipped her toe into learning Te Reo Maori, and hopes to continue this journey.
Carolyn has been Devonport Peninsula Trust’s Summer Events Coordinator for well over a decade, working closely with the Devonport Community Coordinator. She has occasionally filled in for the Community Coordinator (past & present) during periods of leave, and between staff changes. Carolyn established Splash Children's Art Gallery at Devonport Community House and coordinated it for a number of years. She works part time at Paradox Books Devonport and administers the North Shore Artz on Show holiday programmes. Her volunteer history includes: Vice Chair of the Board of The Rose Community Centre and Theatre in Belmont, stage management and backstage help for young children and teens, over 10 years reading to primary school children, managing sports teams, front of house assistance, Storylines Family Day committee member responsible for poetry zone and in 2016 for "Factopia" and Chair of BIS PTA for 2 years. Carolyn ran a small business in Australia, and has a background in adult learning in a corporate environment. She also completed a Diploma of Health Sciences while living in Sydney. She has very recently dipped her toe into learning Te Reo Maori, and hopes to continue this journey.
For more information, please contact Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, ph: 445 9533 or 027 924 3494 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
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