Gail Campbell (Chairperson)
Gail Campbell joined the Board in 2005. She brings with her extensive networks from her work with Māori communities and organisations throughout Tainui Waka. Her current position as Regional Director of Te Puni Kōkiri Waikato also involves working collaboratively with many government departments on regional initiatives. Her previous employment in education, employment and training has also provided her with a broad perspective on the community and voluntary sector and the challenges it faces.
Gail has a particular interest in the concept of ‘seamless education’ in which learning can take place in a variety of contexts that meet the needs of participants. Her experience with a wide variety of community organisations has emphasised the need for good governance practice and a clear understanding of the roles of trustees and management.
Jim Annett
Jim joined the Board of Community Waikato in 2001, and held the role of Chairperson from mid 2004 to Mid 2008. Along with his enthusiasm for supporting the community Jim brings with him substantial experience in the banking industry.
In addition to his role on the Community Waikato Board of Trustees, Jim is a Trustee and the Treasurer for Link House in Hamilton, a member of the Hamilton Girls High School Board of Trustees and is actively involved in the Waikato Sunrise Rotary Club.
Bill Anderson
Bill is an NZEI Field Officer. He works in Auckland. He is the eldest son of
Canon Rua Anderson and Eva Anderson (nee Maraki). His formal name is
William and he is also known as Andy.
Ko Pirongia, ko Hikurangi ngä maunga
Ko Waipa, ko Waiapu ngä awa
Ko Otewa, ko Taharora ngä marae
Ko Maniapoto, ko Porou nga tangata
Ko Wiremu ahau
Ko Marion (nee Laurent) taku hoa rangatira.
Bill's wife Marion is Assistant Principal at Vardon School, Hamilton.
They have four daughters and four grandchildren.
Nö reira, e mihi nui ki a koutou mo tätou ropu äwhina.
Daphne Bell
Daphne is currently a Hamilton City Councillor but previously worked in Council’s Community Development Team before moving to Trust Waikato in a community liaison role. In that capacity she saw the establishment and growth of Community Waikato and is pleased to now be able to support the organisation as a Trustee. From her involvement in numerous community organisations she knows the need for Community Waikato's work and the value it brings. Working from a community development approach, she has a particular interest in opportunities for lifelong learning, the needs of new settlers and, increasingly, in environmental issues. She is a trustee of Living Streets (Aotearoa), He Puawai Trust and Hamilton Community Arts Council.
Clare Mataira
Clare grew up in Waikato and went to University here, worked for a while in Auckland and Whakatane then moved back to Hamilton some 15 years ago with her two small children.
Clare has managed the Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust since 2002, was previously employed by Central North Island Kindergarten Association (CNIKA) as Committee & Property Manager and as a Residential Manager at Waikato University Halls of Residence. Prior to these managerial roles, she taught at secondary school level and was involved in early childhood education. She is also on the Board of Dress for Success Hamilton and Childcare Services Trust - Putaruru.
Clare is passionate about education and social services and loves her work.
In her spare time she creates textile art and loves walking to keep fit.
Clare says “The social services sector is one of the hardest to work in, but one of the most rewarding if the people who work in this area are given the support to manage their services well. I see SSW as a wonderful link and support agency for a great number of organisations and services that have people's well being at it's heart. When I was approached to be on the Community Waikato Board, I felt privileged to be asked to be part of an organisation that has benefited so many social services since its inception”.
Sally Christie
Sally Christie lives and works in the Coromandel/Hauraki area.
She has recently moved on from her role as Manager at CAPS Hauraki.
Some of the highlights from her time there have been the development of the Hauraki Domestic Violence Intervention Network, the Collaborative Case Management model and Strengthening Families. Sally is proud of the way Hauraki is leading the country in making a difference for children and their families.
In addition to being a Trustee for Community Waikato, Sally is on the Waikato District Health Board.
Sally's passion is strengthening families. In her words...
“The challenge is making children more visible and the general community committed to keeping every child safe.”
Gaye Barton
Gaye has had extensive experience in a number of community sector organisations, especially at governance level with the YWCA. She has been a local association president, a national vice president and has just recently completed 6 years as national president. She has also been a delegate to three World YWCA conventions.
Since 1997, Gaye has worked at Wintec in a variety of roles... In 2003, she became Head of School of Communication at Wintec and has recently been appointed as Director of the Centre for Foundation Studies.
Now living in Whangamata and working in Hamilton, Gaye has an interest in strengthening local communities’ governance capacity and also ensuring that access to education, especially at tertiary level, is available for those living in the wider Waikato region.
Bernard Lamusse
Bernard’s philosophy is to be voluntarily involved in his community in 3 areas; sports, religion and community work. Community Waikato fitted the profile of an organisation that Bernard wanted to get involved in because of the way it allows him to use the resources and knowledge that he applies in his everyday work, to the not for profit sector.
Bernard believes that the sector as a whole needs to continue to work towards sustainability and thus be less reliant on government funding. Financial independence provides a strong basis for growth.
A Chartered Accountant, and Partner of BDO Spicers in Hamilton, Bernard’s areas of expertise are in business growth, business consulting and auditing. He is responsible for the assurance services and a large portion of the business advisory services in the Hamilton office, representing in excess of 300 small to medium sized businesses.
Bernard has over 18 years experience in the chartered accountancy field and has also spent time in commerce. During the past five years he has been actively involved in small business advising and auditing. He is active in the local community in various capacities with community sector organisations.
Bernard lives in Hamilton with his wife Jean and two sons Michael and Timothy. In his spare time he is a keen skier and President of Christiania Ski Club.
Pat Seymour
Pat lives in Tokoroa, in the South Waikato. She has been actively involved in community development for many years. A South Waikato District Councilor for three years, Pat also worked with and managed the Tokoroa Council of Social Services for over sixteen years. Recently retired Pat is enjoying having the time to relax and spend more time with family.
Pat brings with her a wide experience of the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector to the board along with a voice to the table for South Waikato.
