About Us
Board of Trustees
Jaye Pukepuke
Steve Reid
Pari Hunt
Tyron Rapana
Sacha McMeeking
Steve Reid, Board member
Ngati Porou and Pakeha decent, He is married to Gina, together they have 3 young adult children, he has worked in youth work for over 25 years. He started his working career in the NZ Army which gave him a skill set to then work in the area of youth to help prepare them for life. Over the years he has both volunteered and worked professionally in church youth groups, coaching rugby, outdoor education, school kapahaka, men’s groups, also in landscape and construction. For 17 years Steve and Gina managed Agape Trust an NGO that had an Alternative Education school, OSCAR after school and holiday programs, and many other youth focused contracts.
In 2010 he was awarded the New Zealander of the Year local hero’s award for services to the youth community and again in 2011 for his support to young people and their families during the Christchurch earth quakes.
Steve’s core motivation and belief is there is a very rich and rewarding life for anyone who has faith in God, works hard, and helps others.
Pari Hunt, Board member
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Jaye Pukepuke
Founder and Program Manager
Previously a member of the New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Warriors and New Zealand rugby league teams, Jaye Pukepuke is now the director (and founder) of the successful alternative education programme 'Bros for Change'.
With his experiences working with young people Jaye has successfully developed a programme for helping young people labelled as problematic and dysfunctional to learn valuable skills and set realistic goals for the future.
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His other experience includes:
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New Zealander of the year medal recipient 2019
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Founder/President of the BRO XIII Canterbury Maori Rugby League
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Change Agent for the Te Papori o Whakatere Incubator programme
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Studying Psychology as a Social Science at Massey University
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Nga Okawa a Tangaroa, Certificate in Customary Fishing
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NZQA Level 3 Chef qualification from the Auckland Hotel & Chefs Training School
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NZQA Sport and Recreation- NorthTech
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Former educator at Kaiwhakahaere YMCA Alternative Education Christchurch
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Education mentor Check and Connect programme Halswell Residential College
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Youth Worker and Coordinator - Canterbury Youth Development Programme
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Former NZ Warriors, NZ and NZ Maori rugby league professional
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Favourite Quote:
"Its easier to build strong children, than repair a broken man" (Frederick Douglas)
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Tyron Rapana
Operations Manager
Board Member
Tyron comes to us with over 21 years of serving in the NZ army as a staff sergeant. His considerable experience in the outdoors and setting up and maintaining systems will be an invaluable asset to our organisation. Te Ao Maori is an important part of who he is and tikanga Maori is incorporated into every aspect of his life. Tyron believes that working with rangatahi is part of his calling and is keen to utilise his training and experience to help challenge and inspire the young men that he works with.
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Favorite Quote:
"If Life knocks you down, do a burpee!" The Rock
With over 20 years experience in the Community and Charitable Sector, and a post graduate degree in Not For Profit Management, Gina's knowledge and capability helps free up the rest of the team to get out in the field and do what they do best.
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Favorite Quote
"Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve" Martin Luther King
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Gina Reid
Administrator
Zane Lyttle
Youth Mentor
Zane comes to us from a trade background in logging and machine operating.
He is fluent in Te Reo and Te Ao Maori influences every area of his life.
He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and supporting our youth to thrive in society and to reach their full potential.
He works in a mana enhancing way whilst upholding his core beliefs and values.
Cameron Hubbard
Youth Mentor
Cameron (Cam) grew up in New Brighton and Aranui and is keen to give back to this community.
He is a seasoned tradesman (painter/ decorator) as well as an amateur outdoorsman.
Transitioning these skills into helping youth and coaching them in all aspects of their life is a natural progression.
As an experienced disc golfer he brings a value add to the Bros for Change team
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I grew up in new Brighton, and aranui.
Youth work appeals to because of the nature of my up bringing and the community I grew up in.
I grew up in new Brighton, and aranui.
Youth work appeals to because of the nature of my up bringing and the community I grew up in.
