Staff

Noelene brings over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, having joined Korowai in 2013. Born and raised in Rotorua, she found great fulfilment in her role as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist, thriving in an environment where whānau‑centred care and the voice of whānau were genuinely valued and upheld.

Richard joined Korowai Aroha in May 2015.  He has a background in finance, administration, management, and payroll.

Richard is a Trustee of Manupirua Springs Trust and is Treasurer for the Pounamunui Marae Committee.

Delwyn has worked at Korowai Aroha since 2009 in various roles. Proud Māmā to her five tamariki and Nan to her four mokopuna. Delwyn grew up in Rotorua and is very passionate about supporting our whānau to achieve hauora.

Te Ahuriri was raised in the big smoke of Whakamaru by her Nan and Koro and says she is a proud māmā to her (mostly) beautiful tamariki and nan to her (absolutely beautiful) mokopuna.  Te Ahuriri is a Registered Social Worker and is passionate about supporting whānau to flourish, thrive and connect.  She tells us she “talks waaaaaay too much”.

Te Ahuriri is a joy to be around and brings a positive and motivating energy to the team.  She is a supportive manager who walks alongside her team.

Ronda joined Korowai Aroha originally as apart of the Covid-19 response team and then transitioned into the HBSS team in 2022.
With a background in management, she moved into the Home-Based Support Services Manager role at the beginning of 2025 and has been thriving ever since.

Her passion for people and advocacy for whānau and koeke has seen our HBSS team continue to flourish and grow.