NEW MANAGER, KATE VERCOE, HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

KATE VERCOE, NEW VALLEY PROJECT MANAGER

Kia Ora Koutou! I am delighted to have joined this hard working and creative team in the work they do to enhance the wonderful community and environment that is the valley and surrounds. I lived in the Valley for 20 years before recently moving over the hill to Port Chalmers. I was sad to leave behind my roots in the valley so am super pleased to be back here in a working capacity and to be a part of the mahi and kaupapa that this community inspires. It has been a hard couple of years for everyone and my aim is to help The Valley Project regroup and come out the other side of this pandemic better and stronger than ever. My 40 odd years in education, hospitality, event management, operational management and community development will hopefully stand me in great stead for the challenges ahead! I look forward to meeting many locals (the ones I don't know that is!!) over the coming months and hearing what it is that they most value about this community and the challenges we face. Ngā mihi nui. -- Kate Vercoe, kate@northeastvalley.org