We’re thrilled to announce that Junior Armstrong and Sue Wilson have joined our Distribution Committee.
Sue has called Wairoa home for 32 years with her husband Fenton, a fifth-generation local. Through SMW Design + Events, Sue works on projects reducing rural isolation and supporting small businesses. Her community involvement includes managing the East Coast Farming Expo and serving as Community Engagement Advisor for the Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project.
Junior, of Ngāti Kahungunu descent, is Strategic Lead – Priority Communities for Sport NZ, focusing on enhancing access to physical activity for disadvantaged communities. Born and bred in Hastings where he lives with his family, Junior is completing his Masters of Physical Activity and Public Health. “I’m excited to support the Foundation to continue to play a part in supporting amazing people achieve better outcomes.” he says.
Both bring passion and expertise to help us distribute funding where it can make the greatest impact.
