Who we are
We are a group of people, active in various local community organisations, who live and/or work in the suburbs of the Ōrākei Local Board and neighbouring suburbs.
Our aim is to enhance community connectedness.
Our members are active in many of the local organisations you will see in the Directory part of our website.
Our Committee
We are an incorporated society governed by a committee of volunteers.
Terry Moore, Chairperson
Terry is a retiree in Stonefields, active as a regular volunteer in Mens Shed Auckland East, Ellerslie Community Patrol, Conservation Volunteers pest control at Waiatarua Wetland Reserve, Waiatarua Reserve Protection Society’s annual planting program, Red Cross Meals on Wheels and Everybody Eats restaurant in Glen Innes.
Sarah Powrie, Deputy chair
Sarah is a member of the 2022-2025 Ōrākei Local Board (their Deputy Chair), and an active volunteer in her community. Her diverse experience ranges from managing a small business to working as a strategic planner and community fundraiser. She has lived in the area for many years and is excited to support the commitment and expertise of our valued local organisations.
Brian Tomlinson, Treasurer
Brian is Manager of East City Community Trust which owns and operates Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, located adjacent to Selwyn College. Brian leads one of AECN’s initiatives - the Ōrākei Community Emergency Response Group - as the Barfoot & Thompson Stadium is the largest designated emergency shelter in our area.
Don Cowie, Secretary
Don is a volunteer at Citizens Advice Bureau in the Ōrākei Community Centre, and is on the committee of Remuera Residents Association. He is also a member of Parnell Rotary Club and Parnell Probus Club, and a director of Telecommunications Dispute Resolutions Limited. Don is retired and lives in Remuera.
Amanda Church
Amanda is part of the leadership team of Eastern Bays Community Patrol, an important volunteer group who are actively participating in two of our initiatives - Mission Bay Kiosk activation, and the Ōrākei Community Emergency Response Group.
Colin Rose
Colin is the manager of the Remuera/Newmarket Community Centre at The Community of Saint Luke church at 130 Remuera Road. He is also active in the Auckland Restorative Justice Trust.
Lucia Davis
Lucia is the Community Broker for the Ōrākei Local Board; a local resident who has been working in Community Development in this area for the past 15 years.
Bevan Chuang (they/them/she/her)
Bevan is a Specialist Advisor - Community Delivery for Auckland Council, looking after Ōrākei and Waitematā Local Board area. Formerly resided in the Ōrākei area and currently in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area.
