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About Us

Board of Trustees
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Jaye Pukepuke
Steve Reid
Pari Hunt 
Tyron Rapana
Sacha McMeeking

Steve Reid, Board member

Ngati Porou and Pakeha decent, He is married to Gina, together they have 3 young adult children, he has worked in youth work for over 25 years. He started his working career in the NZ Army which gave him a skill set to then work in the area of youth to help prepare them for life. Over the years he has both volunteered and worked professionally in church youth groups, coaching rugby, outdoor education, school kapahaka, men’s groups, also in landscape and construction. For 17 years Steve and Gina managed Agape Trust an NGO that had an Alternative Education school, OSCAR after school and holiday programs, and many other youth focused contracts.

In 2010 he was awarded the New Zealander of the Year local hero’s award for services to the youth community and again in 2011 for his support to young people and their families during the Christchurch earth quakes.

Steve’s core motivation and belief is there is a very rich and rewarding life for anyone who has faith in God, works hard, and helps others.  

Pari Hunt, Board member

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Jaye Pukepuke 
 Founder and Program Manager

Previously a member of the New Zealand Maori, New Zealand Warriors and New Zealand rugby league teams, Jaye  Pukepuke is now the director (and founder) of the successful alternative education programme 'Bros for Change'.

With his experiences working with young people Jaye has successfully developed a programme for helping young people labelled as problematic and dysfunctional to learn valuable skills and set realistic goals for the future.

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His other experience includes:

  • New Zealander of the year medal recipient 2019

  • Founder/President of the BRO XIII Canterbury Maori Rugby League

  • Change Agent for the Te Papori o Whakatere Incubator programme

  • Studying Psychology as a Social Science at Massey University

  • Nga Okawa a Tangaroa, Certificate in Customary Fishing

  • NZQA Level 3 Chef qualification from the Auckland Hotel & Chefs Training School

  • NZQA Sport and Recreation- NorthTech

  • Former educator at Kaiwhakahaere YMCA Alternative Education Christchurch

  • Education mentor Check and Connect programme Halswell Residential College

  • Youth Worker and Coordinator - Canterbury Youth Development Programme

  • Former NZ Warriors, NZ and NZ Maori rugby league professional

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Favourite Quote:

"Its easier to build strong children, than repair a broken man" (Frederick Douglas)

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Tyron Rapana
Operations Manager
Board Member

Tyron comes to us with over 21 years of serving in the NZ army as a staff sergeant. His considerable experience in the outdoors and setting up and maintaining systems will be an invaluable asset to our organisation. Te Ao Maori is an important part of who he is and tikanga Maori is incorporated into every aspect of his life. Tyron believes that working with rangatahi is part of his calling and is keen to utilise his training and experience to help challenge and inspire the young men that he works with.

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Favorite Quote:

"If Life knocks you down, do a burpee!" The Rock

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Gina Reid
Administrator

Previously Funding and Accounts manager for Agape Trust, Gina rejoins the Bros for Change team as their new Administrator.

With over 15 years experience in the Community and Charitable Sector, and a post graduate degree in Not For Profit Management, Gina's knowledge and capability will help free up the rest of the team to get out in the field and do what they do best.

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Favorite Quote

"Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve" Martin Luther King

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