Robyn began working for the CNT in 2003. Initially as Receptionist/Heartland Services Coordinator and has been in the role of Manager since 2013. With a previous involvement in community and sporting organisations she particularly enjoys the community aspect of her work with the CNT. Eastern Southland is a great community to live, raise a family and work in. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities along with a very supportive community.

Lisa’s favourite thing about working in the Gore District is the way people are willing to work collaboratively to make a difference, which inspires her.

Claire is responsible for all financial aspects, reporting and payroll for the Community Networking Trust, and Connected Eastern Southland. Claire enjoys the friendly nature of Southland people and feeling safe within her community, as well as how willing people are to lend a helping hand if needed. As a district, and community, she finds the range of things on offer, and how well they are executed, inspiring. Events such as the Hokonui Fashion Awards shows Gore can ably compete with the rest of the country.

Kia ora!  As a Heartland Services coordinator Kelly assists clients to access services offered by Heartlands. Kelly is also leading the launch of Neighbourhood Support Eastern Southland, and really enjoying the challenges of a major community-led project.

Gemma is part of the Hokonui Huanui and their Right Service Right Time approach – enabling families with high needs particularly complex challenges, to access the support, services, and agencies they need to have better outcomes. Gemma enjoys connecting families with the amazing range of services in our community, Gore is such a great place to raise a family.

Shelley works alongside Gemma as a family/whanau navigator, supporting families with 1:1 guidance, connecting the clients to the support services and agencies they need to achieve positive outcomes. This service is free to all families and whanau who have children aged 0-18 years, and live in the Eastern Southland district.

“Kia ora koutou katoa, ko Arrow toku ingoa.

Arrow has just moved in to an exciting and challenging new role as our Centre Coordinator, responsible for the daily operation of the Centre and supporting with Heartland Services. “We are an amazing mahi whanau who are ready to help whomever walks through the doors”.

Gail’s role is varied, and no two days are the same – variety is the spice of life! Gail supports people across the community by connecting them to services from multiple community and government agencies. This is a free service available to anyone.

Sue is a part of our Youth Worker team, and is leading the delivery of the FRIENDS programme, as well as her 1:1 client work. Sue has an extensive background in the local social services sector, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

Nicole is part of the Youth Worker team, and her natural vibrancy makes it easy for people to relate to her. Nicole has trained to facilitate the Loves Me Not programme across local secondary schools, and has been integral in establishing local groups for both young people, and adults.

Jane is our Strengthening Families coordinator. Jane’s role is to pull together supports needed to provide a wraparound network of agencies, organisations and services all working with the family/whanau towards their set goals.

Kirsty has an extensive background in social service provision, and the education sector, and uses this vast knowledge to develop resources to support current best practices. Kirsty has been instrumental in the nuts and bolts in the background; researching and administrating programmes for delivery, coordinating professional development opportunities for the local sector, and collating and analysing data for reporting purposes.