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DIRECTOR

Brent comes from an Accounting background having gained an NDA at Manuakau Polytechnic. After 5 years as an Accountant in the Tourism Industry he became a fulltime Youth Pastor at the Papatoetoe Baptist Church, where he also took on hours for PACT as it’s High School Programme Facilitator.. Altogether he has been involved in youthwork for 15 years. In 2005 he went to the States for a year to get married to Neeley, and to work amongst youth there. Brent has been Director at PACT since July 2006, and is also currently involved in running the Intermediate and High School programs for PACT.  Brent is also studying part time at Carey College for a Degree in Applied Theology.

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SENIOR COMMUNITY YOUTHWORKER

Glenn Tabor has been actively involved in Youth Work since 1987. Prior to joining PACT, Glenn worked as a Management Accountant for 15 years. He has a BCom from Auckland University. Glenn was a founding Trustee of PACT. Glenn has had a long association with the Boys Brigade receiving the Queen’s Badge in 1977, and since then he has been a section Leader, church youth group leader and leadership trainer. Glenn is married to dianne and they have 2 children, Laura and James. Dianne is also actively involved in PACT programmes. Glenn works in the local primary schools and also runs PACTmen, PACT Holiday Programmes, and Kiwi Games on Saturday Morning. He also fronts the new ICONZ Programme through PACT. Glenn has gained his certificate in Child Protection Studies in 2002 and has also completed his Chaplaincy in Schools training in 2004.

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COMMUNITY YOUTHWORKER

Neeley has a degree in Sociology from Berry College in Georgia, USA. There she was on a full Basketball Scholarship, and part of the team that went to the NAIA National Tournament. She met Brent while here visiting the country in 2004, and after getting married in the USA came back to New Zealand with him in July 2006, and commenced working for PACT in September 2006, and as an In school Social worker in another South Auckland School. Currently her time is shared between the Primary Schools and the High School running various Social Skills, Life Skills, Grief and Transition Programs. In a very short time in the country she has made a huge impact at the schools that have her working with them.

Ben Matautia

Community Youth Worker (Part time)

Ben is a bit of a surprise package – a Culinary Baker and a Boxer all wrapped up in one! Ben has also worked as a Security Guard and as an Instructor with CYF’s. More importantly Ben has a heart for the people of South Auckland and is passionate about seeing the youth in our area succeed. With his dedication and his talents Ben will help see this happen!
At PACT Ben will be working in Papatoetoe High School, as part of the Student Support Centre running Mentoring and Life Skills Programs with the students. He will also add a sporting component to his work and will be responsible for setting up a Holiday Program for the High School Age group.

Andrew Malele

Community Youth Worker (Part time)

Andrew was destined to become an Actor or an Architect until the day he was asked to look after the Youth at his Parish. Thrown into the deep end of the pool he loved it! So after completing a Bachelor of Art and Design, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry Andrew has come on board as a Community Youth Worker at PACT .
Andrew will be running Mentoring and Life Skills groups at Papatoetoe North Primary, and Papatoetoe Intermediate. The students there will love his enthusiasm and having an outstanding young Male role model for them to look up to and hang out with. He will also be responsible for running the Powerhouse After School Program.

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COMMUNITY YOUTHWORKER

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

Neda is a full time student at Carey Baptist College, she is currently in her third year working toward getting a Bachelor in Applied Theology.  Here at PACT she is involved with the Friendship Programme that is run at Kedgley Intermediate, the Supakidz Programme in Papatoetoe Central Primary School and also the after school Legacy Programme. Neda is also our Accounts Administrator which means she is also responsible for our monthly accounts and grant applications.

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CARETAKER

Yvette is a fun mum of 3 strapping young adult men and has a wonderful husband, Mark. Yvette has been a long time supporter of PACT and is fantastic at the Working Bees, so it was only natural that she was to join our team as the community Centre Cleaner. She does a great job keeping things looking good around here!