Our Story
Our Vision – Tō Mātou Matawhānui
Community Link is a welcoming, inclusive, experienced, well-regarded, and resilient organisation.
Our Mission – Tō Mātou Whakatakaka
To provide information, support, services, resources, and activities that enables and enhances community wellbeing.
Our Values – Tō Mātou Uara
We take pride in what we do.
Positivity – Ngākaupai: We engage with our community in a positive and proactive way.
Respect – Whakaute: We respect each other and work together to shape a better future.
Integrity – Ngākau Pou: We act with integrity in everything we do.
Diversity – Kanorau: We recognise and value different perspectives and experiences.
Empowerment – Whakamana: We inspire and enable our people.
Our work
Community Link provides quality services with caring, friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced staff. We are centrally located in an easily accessible location and provide a meeting venue, information, and non-judgemental services for the people of the Waimate District.
Our Board
Chairman Mandy Workman
Vice Chair Peter Vendetti
Financial Overseer Karen Lewis
Board Members Maylen Medida
Lara Navaros
Robyn McLeod
Rick Stevens (Waimate District Council - non voting representative)
Our Staff
Operations Manager Jakki Guilford
Assistant Manager, Financial Mentor Tracy Tate
Ageing Well Navigator Siobhan Goodman
Community Coordinator Marie Masayon
Senior Financial Mentor Sascha Stoddart
“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini"
“My strength is not due to me alone, but due to the strength of many. “