Upcoming Events

Guest Speakers

The Current Housing Crisis and Ways to Fix It: Habitat for Humanity’s Delivery In NZ and Overseas.

Conrad La Pointe

Location:
Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Street, Cockle Bay

Date:
Monday 13 May 2024

Meeting starts at 9.30am. Visitors welcome.

Habitat for Humanity focuses on building, providing and improving affordable homes for people. Conrad LaPointe is the CEO (Northern Region) of Habitat for Humanity. He qualified with a BA degree in International Development from the University of East Anglia and an MSC in Architecture from the University of East London.

Prior to working with Habitat for Humanity, Conrad worked in the International Development field, predominantly in the Middle Est.

Conrad LaPointe has demonstrated a strong commitment to the pursuit of providing affordable housing solutions to those in need. His educational background in International Development and Architecture has equipped him to add value in this area.

Conrad emigrated to NZ in 2009 and he and his wife life enjoy gardening now that their four adult children have left home.

The State of Health in NZ

Ron Pearson is an Executive Healthcare Consultant, a member of the Public sector Advisory Board through the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Director of Healthcare Alliance and was previously Deputy CEO for Counties Manukau District Health Board.

Location:
Howick Bowling Club, 33 Selwyn Street, Cockle Bay.

Date: Monday 10 June 2024
Meeting starts at 9.30am. Visitors welcome.