Ngaire Kelly 

Trustee

Ngaire is a highly skilled in communicator, and strong advocate on Tainui culture and protocol. As a member of the management team of Waikato Women's Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau she is passionate and loyal to the families they help. 

Ngaire is well known in the Refuge movement for her love of people and strong alliances and relationships that connect into the different areas around the country. She was a foundation member of Tokoroa Women's Refuge in 1985 and has been with Te Whakaruruhau since 1990. She has successfully developed and fostered strong relationships with Iwi and Maori service providers and she is a strong advocate for social change for battered women and their families both locally and nationally. Ngaire is from Tainui descent.