Meet the team
Peter Leilua – Operations Manager
Peter is a prominent community leader in Mt Roskill, Auckland, recognised for his impactful work in social advocacy, youth leadership development, sports coaching and education. His deep involvement in local initiatives and organisations such as Global Hope Missions highlights his dedication to improving community welfare and educational outcomes. He has built a career centred around social justice and community development. His background includes extensive work in youth services and community outreach. As a community liaison and outreach coordinator, Peter focuses on bridging gaps between local government, non-profits, and residents. His role is crucial in addressing social issues and fostering community engagement.
Peter works closely with Mt Roskill Grammar, Intermediate and Primary Schools, Wesley Intermediate and Wesley Primary Schools where he mentors students and develops educational programs. His efforts in these schools aim to enhance academic achievement and student well-being.
His initiatives in the community often receive coverage in local media, reflecting his significant contributions to local development and support services.
Andy Crowe – Planning Manager
Over the last 12 years, Andy has been involved in community development, education, and social enterprise. This is where his heart has been. During these same 12 years I started teaching myself how to do simple coding, Arduino projects, build 3D printers and kept a keen eye on digital fabrication developments for product development. I believe there is a phenomenal opportunity to change the status quo and close the expertise gap between the haves and the have nots. I believe technology has a role to play in this. Especially in the hands of willing teachers, like you! I specialise in supporting teachers to use frameworks that develop their own, and their students', curiosities. Don't hesitate to get in touch, I'd love to support you in your classroom. Maker Education | Digital Technologies | Maker Culture | Design Thinking | Professional Learning and Develop | Curriculum Design | Maker Mentor Andy is currently the Principal of Wesley Intermediate school.
Fiona Lai – Public Information Manager
Fiona’s greatest strengths are her organisation skills, her productivity and efficiency, and her ability to tackle problems with a strategic and analytical approach. She is currently a Deputy Chair of Puketāpapa Local Board, and a Board Member of Mt Roskill Primary School. She has also been a Board Member of Auckland District Health Board.
Fiona’s background is as a Senior Pharmacist and she is currently a Pharmacy Manager. She has extensive experience working retail and sales in various sectors. Fiona is a Member of the NZ Institute of Directors (IoD) and she recently passed her Chartered Member assessment.
Richard Barter – Coordinator
Richard has 20 years experience in project management for TEAR Fund International Community Development including on the ground responses on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to various international crises including Kathmandu earthquake Nepal in 2015, the 2004 floods in the Philippines, the Bali Bombings in 2002, the Kosovo war in 1998, the 1991 Mt Pinatubo eruption in the Philippines, and the Indonesian invasion of East Timor in 1975.
Richard has held a number of governance roles including as the founding trustee of Acts of Roskill Kindness Trust, Migrant Action Trust, and Active Transport Trust, and is trustee of the Roskill Together Trust. He is also the former Chair of the Puketāpapa Local Board. He is currently managing projects for Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and NZTA. Richard holds a Masters Degree in International Community Development Studies, and CIMs Level Four training in Disaster Management.
Malcolm Fata – Logistics Manager
Malcolm Fata-Meafou has over ten years experience in the logistics industry and currently supporting young people working in the devanning distribution centre. He has held a few roles such as marketing management, and oversees a business that is called Collaboration Central supporting local entrepreneurs.
Malcolm was raised in the Puketāpapa/Albert Eden community, and is passionate to see his community grow and thrive and learn more about community collaboration. As a logistics manager for Acts of Roskill Kindness - Puketāpapa, Malcolm works closely with ARK team planning and optimising delivery of goods and distributions, connecting with suppliers and other businesses to support what ARK needs especially during the time of emergencies.
Tili Leilua – Welfare & Recovery Manager
Tili Leilua has various experiences in different fields such as mental health, social justice, youth development, designer and community recovery and resilience. She has worked in Auckland Council as part of the Navigators Recovery team, and one of the many women's empowerment group called Selāh, was inspired from working with women who faced trauma, climate anxiety and crisis in the community. During the natural disasters that took place in 2023, Tili worked closely with the operations and chaplaincy team making sure families were attended to that needed support with food, accommodation or just wanted a shoulder to cry on and someone to listen to their stories. Providing assistance by assessing and triage matters that come through identifying individuals and families affected by an emergency and assessing their immediate needs (e.g., shelter, food, medical care).
Wini Tanuvasa – Food Hub Manager
Wini Fata-Meafou is a local mother of three beautiful children, who attend local schools in Puketāpapa, and has volunteered in ARK in the last couple of years. She has co-ordinated the volunteers especially organising the food supply services, food hub and dinners for local families who are struggling to eat and make ends meet. She also leads a community programme for local children called KidsZone to support local children connect with their neighbours and feel inclusive in various community projects. Wini has been instrumental especially during the flooding in 2023, taking care of our volunteers, and working closely with logistics departments to ensure that food and resources supplies are covered.