About us

Our steering committee

Monique Mayze (communications practitioner and board member, Food for Love)
Lucy Middendorf (local business owner and board member, Community Link)
Nicky McCarthy (dietitian and member, Regional Consumer Council, Health NZ Te Waipounamu (South Island))
Brigid Loughnan (retired GP)
Trish Fraser (public health advocate and researcher)

Photo credit: Nat Symonds @runintheshadows

Our community is growing rapidly. We need to make sure our healthcare services keep up with increasing demand.

Community supporters

Our steering committee is supported by community members who generously share their knowledge, skills, and services.

Our donors

Health Action Wānaka is generously supported by Hamish and Jo Halliday and the Michael and Kate Sidey Charitable Trust. Their donations allow us to meet expenses associated with our community-led advocacy.