TROPICAL CYCLONE HAROLD
Our Pacific neighbours in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga are facing a double emergency – the destruction of Category 5 tropical cyclone Harold and the spread of COVID-19.Tropical cyclone Harold has been moving through the Pacific delivering heavy rain and 185-205km/hr winds, causing widespread damage to houses and infrastructure across the affected islands.In […] ROHINGYA REFUGEE UPDATE
As we enter into our second week of lockdown, our new normal, I pray you are safe and well.While there are many new challenges to our daily routines due to COVID-19, I am very grateful that much of cbm’s work overseas is medical. Thankfully we are still able to continue serving those living in poverty with disabilities, […] Andrew Smith
Board MemberAndrew is new to the cbm board. Tony McLean
Board MemberTony joined the Board in 2015. Tony is the Chair of the International Programmes Committee and a member of the Strategic Marketing Committee.Tony has held a variety of roles within the formal disability support system of Aotearoa New Zealand for over two decades. He brings considerable experience in funding, project management, training, service delivery and […] Veronia Houghton
Board MemberVeronia is a chartered accountant and chartered member of the Institute of Directors. She is a self-employed business woman, a company director and financial officer for several private property development and investment companies and serves on local community not for profit boards.Veronia has also served in the NZ Police both as a front-line officer […] Ray Coster
Board MemberRay joined the cbm NZ Board in 2015 because of his conviction that the heart of God is to care for the poor and needy. Knowing that as cbm cares for the poorest of the poor and the disabled among the poor, that this is a ministry where he would like to give some of his time. Ray […] Susan Willis-Hirst
Board ChairSusan joined the Board in 2014. Susan is the Chair of the Strategic Marketing Committee and a member of the Personnel Committee.Susan holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters in Marketplace Christianity from Regent College, Vancouver. Her career was forged in marketing for several multinational fast moving consumer goods companies both in New […] Bruce Morriss
South Island Engagement ManagerBruce came to cbm in November 2018 after almost 21 years in the charity sector, as well as working as a Mechanical Services Engineer in Christchurch.During many years advocating on behalf of the poor – like Jesus did – he knows that while being poor is tough, living with a disability as well makes […] Hermie Petersen
North Island Engagement ManagerHermie joined the cbm team in 2010. Prior to working for cbm she lived in South Africa and worked as an External Business Banker. My passion for cbmWhat I love about my job is: I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of cbm. While I am doing a small part – the work […] Judi Jones
Finance & Operations DirectorJudi grew up in South Africa, and moved to Auckland with her family in 2009.She joined cbm in June 2019, after having served as a financial auditor for 25 years across industries and sectors. However, over the last few years her passion for her not-for-profit clients, including churches and numerous community agencies […] 