Who we are
As the Auckland Kids Achievement Trust we currently support over 10,000 young people through our Youth Development programmes.
Our vision and purpose is to make a better Auckland through our young people, to collaborate with our communities and help to build brighter futures for young Aucklanders.
Our Management Support Team
Sian Neary
General Manager
Email: sian.neary@dinglefoundation.org.nz Phone: 021 625 203
Justin Kitshoff
Auckland Fundraising Manager
Email: justin.kitshoff@dinglefoundation.org.nz Phone: 027 711 5878
Sara Fearon
Office Coordinator
Email: admin.auckland@dinglefoundation.org.nz Phone: 09 277 6158
Our Primary Schools Team
Kiwi Can Coordinators
Debbie McLarin
Email: debbie.mclarin@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Schools: Kelston Primary, Kelston Intermediate, Glendene Primary, Colwill School, Pomaria, Glenbrae School, Panmure Bridge, Ruapotaka, Koru, Sutton Park
John Fale
Email: john.fale@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Schools: Papatoetoe West, Manurewa West, Finlayson Park, Manurewa East, Clendon Park, Waimahia Intermediate, Redhill School, Edmund Hillary, Kereru Park, Kauri Flats, St Mary's Papakura, Pukekohe North, Mercer School
Kiwi Can Assistant Coordinator
Ben Latu
Email: ben.latu@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Kiwi Can Leaders
Our Kiwi Can Leaders are the gold that makes the programme shine so brightly in our schools. The Leaders themselves come from similar backgrounds to that of the children they teach, and most come from the communities they work in; they are an integral part of the everyday life of our children.
Our Secondary Schools Team
Secondary School Lead Coordinators
Tony Yuretich
Email: tony.yuretich@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Schools: Northcote College, Glenfield College, Waitakere College, Rutherford High, Kelston Girls, Kelston Boys
Chris Heyes
Email: Chris.Heyes@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Schools: One Tree Hill College, Tamaki College, Tangaroa College, James Cook High, Papakura High, ASDAH
Mentor Recruitment enquiries
Email: Admin.Auckland@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Secondary School Programme Coordinators
Our Programme Coordinators are simply amazing, ensuring that all our secondary school programmes excel, by going above and beyond for the young adults in our Stars, Project K, and Career Navigator; offering support and instilling in the student’s self-efficacy and resilience.
Our Trustees
Graeme Riley - Chairman
Jo-anne Wilkinson
Kate Ashcroft
Jeanette Paine
Jaine Loveridge
Andrew McBride