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 Mike Downes

Vice Chair Mandy Workman

Financial Overseer Sharvani Majmudar

Board Members Maylen Medida

Jo Hunnikin

Rick Stevens (Waimate District Council Representative)

Minute Secretary Terry Thomas

Our Staff

Operations Manager Jakki Guilford

Team Leader, Older Persons Coordinator & Financial Mentor Tracy Tate

Community Coordinator, Accounts and Foodbank Siobhan Goodman

Community Coordinator, Comms, Resources Marie Masayon

Senior Financial Mentor Sascha Stoddart