Who we are
Staff
Diana Posthuma - Office Manager:
Diana first came to Hinemoa House to run the Coffee Mornings. She was soon helping around the House in various ways. You will now find Diana in the office, running Mainly Music and the Craft Group and she would be happy to meet you and help you in anyway she can. Diana became a Board member in July 2014. Diana was instrumental in organising and starting the Toy Library. She has brought up 4 children and is an Oma (Grandma in Dutch) of 3. Diana attends Legacy Church in Levin.
Diana first came to Hinemoa House to run the Coffee Mornings. She was soon helping around the House in various ways. You will now find Diana in the office, running Mainly Music and the Craft Group and she would be happy to meet you and help you in anyway she can. Diana became a Board member in July 2014. Diana was instrumental in organising and starting the Toy Library. She has brought up 4 children and is an Oma (Grandma in Dutch) of 3. Diana attends Legacy Church in Levin.
Board Members
Hugh Bentall - Board Chairperson:
Hugh is the owner of a local vet clinic. He keeps the minutes of our Board meetings. When we have our meetings he sits quietly tapping away, and shortly after our meetings, the minutes appear in our inbox! Hugh brings a wealth of business experience to the table, as well as a packet of chocolate biscuits for each meeting!! We appreciate the skills that Hugh has and uses for the good of Hinemoa House.
Hugh is the owner of a local vet clinic. He keeps the minutes of our Board meetings. When we have our meetings he sits quietly tapping away, and shortly after our meetings, the minutes appear in our inbox! Hugh brings a wealth of business experience to the table, as well as a packet of chocolate biscuits for each meeting!! We appreciate the skills that Hugh has and uses for the good of Hinemoa House.
Mafa Tuisaua:
Mafa joined the Board in July 2019. Mafa works as a probation officer with the Department of Corrections and is Pastor of the Worship Centre Christian Church which meets each Sunday at 10am at Te Whare Mahana. Mafa is married to Sini and they have 6 children and 2 grandchildren. Mafa graduated from Massey University with a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Studies.
Mafa joined the Board in July 2019. Mafa works as a probation officer with the Department of Corrections and is Pastor of the Worship Centre Christian Church which meets each Sunday at 10am at Te Whare Mahana. Mafa is married to Sini and they have 6 children and 2 grandchildren. Mafa graduated from Massey University with a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Studies.
Perry Rackley:
Perry has had a long association with Hinemoa House dating back to 2007 when he began running a boxing and fitness program in the classroom at the back of HH. He has had vast experience with children, and has brought up 14 children, some his own , some fostered or step. While funding allowed Perry ran a boxing, fitness and anti bullying program in Levin schools. Perry continues to run the Hinemoa Boxing and Fitness program. He has been great at helping at working bees and also helped out at Hinemoa Music and Playgroup.
Perry has had a long association with Hinemoa House dating back to 2007 when he began running a boxing and fitness program in the classroom at the back of HH. He has had vast experience with children, and has brought up 14 children, some his own , some fostered or step. While funding allowed Perry ran a boxing, fitness and anti bullying program in Levin schools. Perry continues to run the Hinemoa Boxing and Fitness program. He has been great at helping at working bees and also helped out at Hinemoa Music and Playgroup.
Graeme Sinclair:
Graeme has been on the Board for many years. Graeme is married to Megan and has 3 daughters.
Graeme has many years of Corrections experience behind him, he has been a missionary in Fiji, and was previously a Bricklayer.
He is a steadying rock on the board and is able to lay his hand to many handyman tasks which has been fantastic when we need work done at Hinemoa House. Graeme was the driving force behind the hall purchase and subsequent renovations. Graeme attends Queen Street Chapel.
Graeme has been on the Board for many years. Graeme is married to Megan and has 3 daughters.
Graeme has many years of Corrections experience behind him, he has been a missionary in Fiji, and was previously a Bricklayer.
He is a steadying rock on the board and is able to lay his hand to many handyman tasks which has been fantastic when we need work done at Hinemoa House. Graeme was the driving force behind the hall purchase and subsequent renovations. Graeme attends Queen Street Chapel.
Shane MacDonald:
Shane has been associated with Hinemoa House for a long time, Shane has a wonderful sense of humour and keeps us in stitches in the office! He is very willing to help out with most activities and events happening at Hinemoa House. If Diana is away, you will find Shane looking after things.
Shane is into war gaming, and ballet. (Stage Manager of 30 years, not dancing himself!)
Shane has been associated with Hinemoa House for a long time, Shane has a wonderful sense of humour and keeps us in stitches in the office! He is very willing to help out with most activities and events happening at Hinemoa House. If Diana is away, you will find Shane looking after things.
Shane is into war gaming, and ballet. (Stage Manager of 30 years, not dancing himself!)
Les Oxnam:
Les is the newest Board member. He is a Tutor in Literacy and Mathematics, and Computing for HLC. (Horowhenua Learning Centre)
Les is a big motorbike fan, riding a Triumph Thunderbird, and hangs out with the God Squad motorcycle ministry gang.
Married to Noeleen, Les is a father to 3 children and has 4 grandchildren.
Les attends Legacy Church in Levin.
Les is the newest Board member. He is a Tutor in Literacy and Mathematics, and Computing for HLC. (Horowhenua Learning Centre)
Les is a big motorbike fan, riding a Triumph Thunderbird, and hangs out with the God Squad motorcycle ministry gang.
Married to Noeleen, Les is a father to 3 children and has 4 grandchildren.
Les attends Legacy Church in Levin.
