Sharon Morgan

Chair

Sharon served as a Whangarei District Councillor for 12 years, 6 of those as Deputy Mayor.  As well as her experience in local government, Sharon has engaged extensively with civic projects - particularly in the Arts and the Regional Development sectors, and is patron of both Opera North and the Whangarei Sculpture Symposium. Sharon is also involved in the Retirement Sector through two family members living in retirement villages.

Sharon's early professional life was as a primary school teacher, teaching over a period of twenty years.
Sharon exported Cymbidium Orchids internationally for 40 years, was the director of Morgan Engineering for 25 years and was the First female president of the Northland Rugby Union.

Kevin Salmon

Deputy Chair

I was born in Whangarei with all my school years spent in Whangarei as well. My first job as at a local travel agency was a career I would enjoy for the next 24 years. I have always been involved in sports administration with holding longtime positions in golf and cricket. I am a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Whangarei Sunrise, which is just over 34 years old.

I served at Alzheimers Northland as GM for 11 years, and was asked to be inaugural Chairperson of the Northland DHB Consumer Council, a role I would hold for 6 years.

I have served on numerous charitable boards and committees and was excited to be invited to join the KHVCT board.

I am very much looking forward to sharing my knowledge to benefit Northlanders.

Stephen Clarke

Trustee

Stephen comes from a background in sheep & beef farming and is a qualified Automotive Engineer.

Stephen has considerable business expertise, and with his brother owns and operates two successful automotive businesses; the Nationwide Service Centre and Owens Suspension & Brakes, which they have developed and grown over the years.

Stephen and his wife live on a small life style block in Kauri and are active team members at Arise church, where they run a life group.

Greg Mason

Kaumatua / Trustee

Greg is a Licensed Builder that has had a long association with Kamo Home and Village, since its inception in 1972. His mother Shelagh was appointed its first matron whom after retirement returned to live out her life as a resident.

Greg grew up on a dairy farm in rural Hokianga. He completed an apprenticeship in Carpentry and then worked overseas for a time after which he returned to Whangarei to raise a family.  Greg established a small building business completing many residential projects.  His business employed and trained apprentices.  Greg also spent three years tutoring a Building Academy Programme at Tikipunga High School delivering Unit Standards and assisting students into apprenticeships.

Greg who  has had a long standing interest in all things Maori represents the Trust as their Kaumatua.

Heather Osborne

Trustee

Katene Eruera

Katene Eruera is connected through whakapapa to the Muriwhenua iwi of Ngāti Kurī, Te Aupōuri, Ngāi Takoto, Te Rārawa and Ngāti Kahu, and to Ngāti Hau and Ngāti Kaharau of Ngāpuhi.

Katene is an Anglican minister in Te Hāhi Mihinare (the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia), a researcher and a former lawyer. Katene practised law from 1997 to 2010 in community law, trust and charity matters, criminal law and family law. Within the Church, Katene has held senior leadership and governance roles, including Chancellor, Vicar-General and Archdeacon of Te Tai Tokerau and Manukura (Principal) of St John’s Theological College.  has also served as a chaplain in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and as a trustee in educational and charitable organisations.  

Through the Kingi Ihaka Research Centre, Katene has undertaken research in Te Tai Tokerau on the experiences of whānau caring for people with mate wareware (dementia). This work informs Katene’s interest in how services respond to older people, including kaumātua, and their whānau, and how organisations uphold people’s dignity and support their mana through care.

Stephanie Claridge

Born and raised in Whangārei, Steph brings more than 20 years of experience across the health, legal and commercial sectors, with particular strengths in people and culture, governance, risk, compliance and organisational assurance. She is currently Head of People at Ngāti Hine Health Trust, where she leads workforce strategy, employment relations, organisational development, compliance and governance reporting.

Her previous experience includes senior leadership positions with Health New Zealand, Canopy Healthcare, and nearly two decades in the legal sector with Thomson Wilson Lawyers, where she developed a strong foundation in governance processes, regulatory compliance and risk management.

Stephanie has extensive experience working within highly regulated healthcare environments and brings a strong understanding of quality assurance, strategic planning, financial oversight, employment relations and organisational risk. Throughout her career she has worked closely with executive leaders and governance bodies to support informed decision making, organisational sustainability and positive outcomes for communities.

As a Trustee, Stephanie is committed to supporting strong governance and helping ensure Kamo Home & Village Charitable Trust continues to provide high quality care and services that enable people to live with dignity, connection and wellbeing.