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KAIWHAKAHAERE - PROGRAMME MANAGER

Trudy Thomson

Ko Tuhua tōku maunga
Ko Arahura tōku awa
Ko Arahura tōku marae
Ko Ngāti Waewae tōku hapū
Ko Ngāi Tahu tōku iwi

Biography

Trudy is passionate about supporting rangatahi Māori to achieve their potential.

She has been an integral member of the Kia Ora Hauora team from its’ beginings in the role of Te Waipounamu regional coordinator helping to develop the programme and has supported thousands of tauira on their health education journeys.

As Kaiwhakahaere – Programme Manager Trudy knows our programme inside and out and has built strong networks and relationships throughout the health and education sectors. She is responsible for the programme nationally and is the key contact for tauira and oversees the delivery of our diverse range of support offerings.

Trudy has worked for Mokowhiti Ltd for more than twenty years where she has gained a wealth of experience in financial management and is responsible for the financial accountability of a number of Māori businesses and also delivers financial literacy education.

Trudy believes what’s good for Māori is good for everyone!

Phone: 021 257 4984
Address: PO Box 179, Tai Tapu 7645, Christchurch