Who we are
At the Graeme Dingle Foundation Northern Region, we walk alongside more than 8,000 tamariki and rangatahi across 24 schools in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging. Together with schools, whānau, and communities, we create opportunities for young people to thrive and realise potential.
Our Support Team
Lynette Adams
Group Regional Manager Northern
Email: lynette.adams@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 027 220 5513
Lian Carruthers
Administration Co-ordinator
Email: admin.northern@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 021 993 607
Andreas Sesun
Marketing and Events Co-ordinator
Email: andreas.sesun@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 022 075 6427
Our Primary Schools Team
Kiwi Can Manager
Debbie McLarin
Email: debbie.mclarin@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 022 163 4556
Kiwi Can Area Coordinators
Central/East/South: Valarie Fasavalu
Email: valarie.fasavalu@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 022 487 9319
West: Lillian Vea
Email: lillian.vea@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 022 031723
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 Programme Manager
Tamara Elliot
Email: tamara.elliot@dinglefoundation.org.nz
Phone: 022 677 0170
Our Programme Coordinators are simply amazing, ensuring that all our secondary school and community programmes excel, by going above and beyond for the young adults in our Stars, Project K, Ngā Ara Whetū and Career Navigator; offering support and instilling in the student’s self-efficacy and resilience.
Mentor Recruitment enquiries: aucklandmentoring@dinglefoundation.org.nz