Our Team

The Community House is run by a friendly group of mostly local people.

A Governance Board of volunteers is elected each year at our Annual General Meeting. It deals with strategic and governance matters.

The current Governance Board is …

Chairperson:  Cathi Cox               Vice Chairperson: Carol Laidlaw 

Treasurer: Clover Whiteley              Secretary: Christine Alesbury         

Volunteer Representative: Edwin Davies

General Member(s): Claire Teirney, Melanie Rangihaeata, Maggie Doyle

The day-to-day operations of the Community House are the responsibility of the staff supported by the volunteers.

Our staff consists of five part time people.

Manager: Christine Alesbury

Office Co-ordinator: Judith Pearce     Shop Co-ordinator: Karen Rodger

Relief Co-ordinator: Deb Copeland

Caretaker for the 216 site: Matt Reed 

 Since April 2024 Cathi has joined the ranks of the leisured retirees and we welcome Karen to the team.