Spanning from Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland to Ōtepoti, Dunedin, we’re a tight-knit and passionate team committed to community development and social justice in Aotearoa. We aim to bring the Neighbours Aotearoa kaupapa to life, working with everyday people to activate their knowledge and skills to better know their neighbour.
Creator, meditator, nature-lover.
Lucette has been involved in the arts and community sectors for over twenty years, with a particular interest in community-led projects addressing climate change, waste reduction and environmental issues. She’s right into empowering, grass-roots, creative stuff.
Lucette is a Neighbours Aotearoa Lead Connector based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
The Neighbours Aotearoa kaupapa is led by experienced Community Developer Cissy Rock since 2018. Cissy has been working alongside community for over 15 years in various roles with local government and community organisations.
Creative thinker, doer, prolific list maker.
Harriet is the project manager behind Neighbours Aotearoa - she makes sure everything happens when it should! Harriet has extensive experience working in the non-profit sector in marketing, fundraising, and event roles.
Regular walker, daily reader, thoughtful approach.
Duncan specialises in organisational development and advises on fundraising, budgeting, technology solutions and planning for Neighbours Aotearoa.
He tangata manaaki (supportive), pūkeke (tenacious) me hūmārie (easy-going)
Vinetta has a background in community building and development and loves to weave people and resources together to help projects flourish. She's just as comfortable on the ground helping the community make it happen as she is sitting around a table strategically planning.
Vinetta is supporting the Tāmaki Makaurau Connectors for this year's campaign
Illustrator, imaginative thinker, adventurer
Mel is the visual storyteller at Neighbours Aotearoa. With a keen eye for detail, Mel helps communicate Neighbours Aotearoa's values and messaging with fun illustrations and designs. bringing clarity and creativity to our brand.
