Community Energy Whāingaroa is supported by a dedicated team of employees, board members and community leaders who bring together expertise in healthy homes, energy efficiency, finance, governance, sustainability and community development. Their combined practical experience, strategic leadership and strong local connections help guide CEWh’s projects and deliver meaningful outcomes for households and communities across Whāingaroa.
Project Manager
Healthy Homes Co-ordinator
Home Performance Advisor
Home Performance Advisor
Community Energy Mentor and Advisor
25+ years in community enterprise, finance, and governance. Founder of Zero Waste and Community Energy Networks; Financial Manager at Localised Ltd.
Trustee of Waikato Community Lands Trust and project lead for Whāingaroa Affordable Housing. Experienced in community enterprise governance and leadership.
Community leader with strong local networks and iwi partnerships. Governance roles with Raglan Chamber of Commerce, Papahua Holiday Park, and Xtreme Zero Waste.
Former CEO and Deloitte M&A leader. Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in strategy, investment structuring, and social enterprise governance.
Governance and executive experience across finance, retail, health, and infrastructure. Specialist in financial oversight and strategic growth.
Senior Energy Manager and Chair of the Bioenergy Association. Expert in energy pricing, regulation, and decarbonisation pathways.
Solar installation and construction expert providing on-the-ground delivery and emerging director experience.