HORNBY - Key Persons
I used to be a volunteer for the Salvation Army and I now continue this work, working at the Salvation Army in Hornby on a part time basis. I have volunteered for many organisations over the years and now including the GHRA. I very much enjoy being part of the GHRA team that is very community orientated and focused. I enjoy supporting and helping at events and fundraising BBQs. When I'm not at work, I'm enjoying many handcrafts like knitting and crocheting. The most enjoyable of all things now is spending time with my infant granddaughter.
Job Titles:
- Events Committee Chairperson / Treasurer
Hi, I'm Barb Edwards, the GHRA Events Committee Manager
Job Titles:
- Liaison for Council, Community Board and Fundraising
I'm a Wanaka, Upper Clutha, Central Otago person, but have been in Christchurch for 30 years, firstly in Lincoln and then in Hornby for the last 27 years. Hornby is a community more like my home town.
I've been a member of Lincoln Netball, a coach and a referee. I used to be a teacher aide and parent helper at the old Sockburn Primary school and at a kindergarten on Springs Rd. I'm currently a member of the parish of St Columba's Anglican Church Hornby.
I joined the "Save Denton Park" group and then helped organise GHRA in 2018. I'm on the committee, gathering prizes from businesses, checking in with the city council and community board members and reporting back to our members. I help out at BBQs, Fun Days and other GHRA events. I'm also on the Menzshed committee, trying to find a place to set it up.
Hi, my name is Derek Phelps and I am the Chairperson of the Greater Hornby Residents Association (GHRA). I joined the GHRA when it was established in 2018 and my first role was Business Liaison, and I still have a keen interest in our local businesses.
What attracted me to the GHREA is that it was useful to have such a local organisation that I could contribute to the group with what I have learnt over the last few decades
In Hornby, I love that everything is so handy and the residents are very friendly and passionate about their local community.
Hello my Name is EJ Coffin I am a Samoan New Zealander. I was born in Samoan and moved here during 2020. I have always called hornby home. I currently attend Hornby High School.
I joined the GHRA because I love to help people and also my community. I hope to be able to help Hornby where ever I can.
Job Titles:
- Publicity Officer and Member of Events Committee
My name is Louise Woolley. I came to Christchurch from England in 1995 and then moved to Hornby in 2001. I have a husband and a teenage daughter, who originally went to Sockburn/Wigram Primary School, of which I helped form the PTA with a few other parents.
However, when my daughter went up to Hornby High School, they didn't have a PTA, so I decided to join the GHRA in 2021. As I enjoy helping in the community and organising events, I later joined the GHRA Events Committee and have been involved in organising last year's Matariki Fun Day, the Pirate/Princesses Community Disco and I'm currently involved in organising the Christmas Fun Day.
I've also helped out at our fund raising BBQs at Mitre 10 and helped with last year's ANZAC Day Celebration at the Hornby War Memorial.
Kia ora, I am Mike Mora, and I have lived in and worked in Hornby for over sixty years and loved every moment. I am married with children and grandchildren. Whilst working, I have also been active in our Community, City and Region, advocating and lobbying for our community.
I recently retired from the Riccarton / Wigram Community -1992/2016 and the Halswell -Hornby -Riccarton Community Boards-2016/2022, after 30 years and having worked closely with the GHRA since its formation I have been offered the opportunity to join the Committee as the Vice Chairperson. Looking into the future for you, and our Tamariki.
Hi, I'm Natalie, I've lived here for 54 years and I attended our local schools growing up. I'm on the GHRA Committee and I am part of the School Liaison for the GHRA and Hornby High School, to ensure we have a strong link with our youth views in the community. As a mother of two and nanny of two, I enjoy being part of the GHRA to work towards our kids having a brighter future.
Hi, my name is Wayne Carey and I am 57 years old. I have been married for almost 6 years to Vicki.
I was a bus driver and taxi driver for many years and volunteered with Hospice Blenheim and The Cancer Society. After moving down to Christchurch in March of 2022, I started up my own voluntary work collecting pine cones, selling them ro raise money for Ronald McDondald House - South Island, and also donating pine cones to St Vinnies on Stanmore Road and other people in need. I am now a Mentor for someone from Hohepa and he helps me collect the pine cones once a week.