Phillipa Blakey - ChairPhillipa has over a decade of board level experience in the listed, private and Not-for-Profit sectors across the broader health and community services industry in New Zealand and Australia. Her CEO and senior executive career spanned public and private hospital management, primary care, community services, aged care, disability services and higher education. More recently she has held interim executive roles in the NZ Ministry of Health and NZ Treasury.
Our Charitable Purpose is to repair, reuse, repurpose, and rehome quality donated items and/or funds into the community through our Partner Network, supporting community wellbeing and reducing landfill waste.
Our Board
Everyone in our community plays an important part in what we do and how we do it.
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Steph George - TreasurerStephanie George, hailing from Wales, has made New Zealand her home for 11 years. She's spent 7 years in Hawkes Bay with her partner, 2 labradors, and a cherished feline. Despite being an experienced accountant for 17 years, she's a tech enthusiast at heart, finding joy in the digital world.
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George Miller - TrusteeThe social, environmental, and economic outcomes that Re-Source delivers are truly meaningful and impactful. It's something I am proud to be part of. With my experience, skills, and qualifications I believe I can help to deliver value to Re-Source, and our region. I believe Re-Source’s kaupapa is instrumental in helping our local communities develop mana and agency so they can thrive, and Hawke’s Bay can achieve long-term sustainability.
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Gus Charteris - TrusteeI am an experienced economic development expert with strong strategic thinking, policy, research, relationship building and influencing skills. I love engaging with people to explore and bring structure to information and ideas so that good decisions can be made.
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Holly Lyall - Trustee"Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, Haere whakamua - Care for the land, care for the people, go forward." I'm thrilled to be part of the Re-Source Board. With my background in operational management and strategic growth I have a proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams within the non-profit sector. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive initiatives that enhance Re-Source and its impact on our community and environment.
Our Management and Operations
Everyone in our community plays an important part in what we do and how we do it.
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