John Williamson

Chair

John is a Northlander born and educated, with degrees in Agri Science, Marketing and a Masters in Management.  John has an extensive  employment background in management and teaching, pursuing private business interests, sitting as an independent resource consents commissioner and serving as a Whangarei District Councillor.

Over the years John has served diverse community organisations such as Jaycee, Chamber of Commerce, Council of Social Services, and Presbyterian Support as a board member and chairman.  Currently John is involved in Kiwi North, Road Safe Northland , NZ Automobile Assn, St John’s Church, Kamo Home and Village Trust plus a range of WDC Council roles.

Stephen Clarke

Trustee

Stephen comes from a background in sheep & beef farming and is a qualified Automotive Engineer.

Stephen has considerable business expertise, and with his brother owns and operates two successful automotive businesses; the Nationwide Service Centre and Owens Suspension & Brakes, which they have developed and grown over the years.

Stephen and his wife live on a small life style block in Kauri and are active team members at Arise church, where they run a life group.

Sharon Morgan

Trustee

Sharon served as a Whangarei District Councillor for 12 years, 6 of those as Deputy Mayor.  As well as her experience in local government, Sharon has engaged extensively with civic projects - particularly in the Arts and the Regional Development sectors, and is patron of both Opera North and the Whangarei Sculpture Symposium. Sharon is also involved in the Retirement Sector through two family members living in retirement villages.

Sharon's early professional life was as a primary school teacher, teaching over a period of twenty years.
Sharon exported Cymbidium Orchids internationally for 40 years, was the director of Morgan Engineering for 25 years and was the First female president of the Northland Rugby Union.

Greg Mason

Kaumatua / Trustee

Greg is a Licensed Builder that has had a long association with Kamo Home and Village, since its inception in 1972. His mother Shelagh was appointed its first matron whom after retirement returned to live out her life as a resident.

Greg grew up on a dairy farm in rural Hokianga. He completed an apprenticeship in Carpentry and then worked overseas for a time after which he returned to Whangarei to raise a family.  Greg established a small building business completing many residential projects.  His business employed and trained apprentices.  Greg also spent three years tutoring a Building Academy Programme at Tikipunga High School delivering Unit Standards and assisting students into apprenticeships.

Greg who  has had a long standing interest in all things Maori represents the Trust as their Kaumatua.

Heather Osborne

Trustee

Kevin Salmon

Trustee

I was born in Whangarei with all my school years spent in Whangarei as well. My first job as at a local travel agency was a career I would enjoy for the next 24 years. I have always been involved in sports administration with holding longtime positions in golf and cricket. I am a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Whangarei Sunrise, which is just over 34 years old.

I served at Alzheimers Northland as GM for 11 years, and was asked to be inaugural Chairperson of the Northland DHB Consumer Council, a role I would hold for 6 years.

I have served on numerous charitable boards and committees and was excited to be invited to join the KHVCT board.

I am very much looking forward to sharing my knowledge to benefit Northlanders.

Mary Nicholas

Trustee

Born and educated in Auckland, of Cook Island’s Māori/NZ Pakeha heritage, I trained as a teacher. I married David in 1974 and in1976 we moved to Taranaki. There, aside from teaching, we raised our 3 children, and became immersed the local community, serving on the boards of several community groups, including our local Kohanga Reo and the local primary school.

I began theological studies in 1990s, and I completed the course requirements to become a state school chaplain, then went on to complete a counselling diploma which enabled me to work in our local high school until I was accepted to undertake further theological training at Trinity Methodist Theological College in Auckland.

As a retired Methodist minister, who is also a critical thinker I have a good understanding of the spirit of practical expressions of Christianity and how they might apply to the aged care sector. I am aware of the challenges faced by this sector and the balancing act required to work with the economic restraints while also staying faithful to constitution of this charitable trust.

I was widowed in March 2024, and am currently the caregiver of my sister.

In memory of David William Nicholas, KHVCT board member 2014 - 2023