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Last Modified: 4 December 2009
About Activation
The Activation Team
Meet the Activation Team and check out their personal profiles ...
Maria Roddick
Active Recreation Manager
Maria Roddick
Maria Roddick
Maria joined the Activation team in late 2008. Her experience includes 20 something years in the recreation industry in a variety of roles and organisations. Previously she has worked in Upper Hutt community and is excited about coming back to this wonderful environment and community.
Maria is a keen sporting nut, including umpiring hockey and all other voluntary roles that it is possible to do in clubs in New Zealand.
The role with the Activation team including leading and supporting the team to encourage more people to be more active more often, and aiding clubs and groups with their capacity and programmes. As well there is an opportunity to influence policy and infrastructure to help remove barriers to participation. Feedback and comments from the Upper Hutt community is always welcome.
Maria is a keen sporting nut, including umpiring hockey and all other voluntary roles that it is possible to do in clubs in New Zealand.
The role with the Activation team including leading and supporting the team to encourage more people to be more active more often, and aiding clubs and groups with their capacity and programmes. As well there is an opportunity to influence policy and infrastructure to help remove barriers to participation. Feedback and comments from the Upper Hutt community is always welcome.
Dave Workman
Active Clubs Co-ordinator
Dave Workman
Dave Workman
Dave has been involved with the Black Sox for six years, and is now assistant coach to the team. Dave’s strengths are his strong sporting background and excellent links with the Upper Hutt community. Focusing on club development, growth and links into community programmes, Dave helps clubs and groups grow and sustain strength. Dave will also help people in the community access local clubs.
Michael is an Upper Hutt local having lived here for 20 years. He has been with Upper Hutt City Council for three years, previously working in the Community Services team before coming on board with the Activation Project. Michael was involved in the consultation and development stage of the project before the work began.
He has been on the regional boards for Fencing and Australian rules for the last two years in addition to competing in both of these sports and coaching at a local fencing club.
His strengths include his strong links in with local schools and an enthusiastic and energetic nature! Michael assists local schools through helping and supporting them implement initiatives that increase the physical activity and health of students.
Michael Mercer
Activation Schools Co-ordinator
Michael Mercer
Michael Mercer
Michael is an Upper Hutt local having lived here for 20 years. He has been with Upper Hutt City Council for three years, previously working in the Community Services team before coming on board with the Activation Project. Michael was involved in the consultation and development stage of the project before the work began.
He has been on the regional boards for Fencing and Australian rules for the last two years in addition to competing in both of these sports and coaching at a local fencing club.
His strengths include his strong links in with local schools and an enthusiastic and energetic nature! Michael assists local schools through helping and supporting them implement initiatives that increase the physical activity and health of students.
