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About Tania
Vision
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A strategic thinker, change leader, and skilled project driver, I’ve spent more than two decades working across local government, governance, community development, and public sector consultancy.
I’m known for crafting clear strategic direction and turning it into tangible outcomes, leading with insight, courage, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. My approach blends intelligence, creativity, and values-led decision-making, championing bold, innovative solutions that make a genuine difference. At the heart of my work is a belief that leadership is most powerful when it fosters trust, connection, and shared purpose. Whether I’m advising on high-level strategy, facilitating change, or mentoring emerging leaders, my focus is always on delivering impact that endures - for people, communities, and the whenua we share. If you’re seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track record, an unwavering commitment to people and place, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity and heart - let’s connect. Our people, our place, our planet.
In balance, connected and respected. |
Pou / Pillars |
Integrity in aroha
Valuing honesty, transparency, wisdom and authenticity. Advocate for community voice Being a bridge between peoples, government and communities. Localism advocate - community-led, government enabled. All is connected All things are a valued and integral part of the whole. Driving change for balance, equality and respect A natural change agent focused on improving efficiencies, effectiveness and quality of life - for people and place. |
Experience
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I am the Director of GBT Ventures Ltd. I have had a diverse career which has provided me with a strong understanding of many sectors and roles including within government and private sector.
Some community highlights
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A Poem By Tania |
Let us honour each other
Let us have the courage to be who and what we are Let us stand forth and prosper Glisten in all that is of us We are mighty beings Capable of extraordinary things Let us love and be loved Let it flow through us, connecting Let us be strong and vibrant Mighty and brilliant Let us be gentle and wise Carry wisdom at our forefront And each other at our sides |
"Tania is a natural leader, with an open mind and a gift for listening. As an empathetic, holistic thinker she has the ability to give balanced consideration to the needs of people, planet and place. From Strategy to Implementation Tania builds positive community outcomes while caring for our natural environment."
Jo Lumkong, Vision Kerikeri Chairperson
Jo Lumkong, Vision Kerikeri Chairperson
