Meet the passionate and dedicated team at All Heart NZ, a group of individuals who are committed to making a difference in our communities, whilst also saving the planet.
Our team is comprised of individuals, united by a common goal, and deeply committed to creating a more sustainable and equitable society.
At All Heart NZ, we take pride in the fact that our team is dedicated to doing good and making a real difference in the communities we serve. We believe that by working together, we can create a brighter future for all.
National Rangatira, All Heart Stores
LJ has developed our All Heart Store in Manukau having previously worked in retail and as ops manager for Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, as well as Business Operations manager for CIDANZ (Cook Islands Development Agency). LJ has a heart for community development and, whilst still based at Manukau, is now responsible for all of our All Heart Store sites around Aotearoa, as the National Rangatira.
Business Development Manager
With a background in sales and a heart to make a difference in people’s lives, Julie is proud to represent All Heart NZ in business and relationship development, working with our corporate partners. Julie’s empathy and heart means she loves being part of bringing about positive change in the community. Julie has a love for kombis, the sun and travel, and a heart for the lost and lonely.
National Sales Manager
Toni works closely with the wider All Heart NZ team to support clients across Aotearoa in delivering impactful corporate resource recovery solutions. With over 20 years of experience in dynamic product and solution-based sales, Toni brings a proven track record of driving results while maintaining a deeply customer-focused approach.
Renowned for her commitment to relationship-building and service excellence, Toni lives by the motto: “Doing business with people, for people.” Her passion lies in creating meaningful partnerships that deliver both commercial value and social impact.
Outside of work, Toni is a lover of all animals, an enthusiastic dancer, and has a creative flair for breathing new life into old furniture through restoration and refurbishment.
Office Manager
Elden supports the Accounts, Admin and Operations across All Heart Stores and All Heart NZ. Elden is an HR specialist and has all-round experience in business support both in South Korea and in New Zealand. Elden brings his skills in finance, HR, Health and Safety and operations management to ensure the smooth running of all our day to day operations.
Funding Coordinator
Mairi has had a long association with All Heart NZ and recently rejoined the team as Funding Coordinator. Mairi brings experience in Administration and Accounts and has been involved in many different private businesses and Not for Profit enterprises.
All Heart Store Kaikohe Community Enterprise Developer
Kerry is motivated by God and passionate about relationships. He and Annie moved back to New Zealand in 2020 having spent 20 years in Kolkata, India, establishing Freeset, a business to bring freedom to women trapped in the sex industry to provide life-skills and find hope and dignity. In partnership with Te Ara Hou Charitable Trust (Pathways of Hope), All Heart NZ are excited to launch All Heart Store Kaikohe to serve the local community, bringing hope and restoring dignity to many.
All Heart Store Kaikohe
Annie is motivated by God and passionate about relationships. She and Kerry moved back to New Zealand in 2020 having spent 20 years in Kolkata, India, establishing Freeset, a business to bring freedom to women trapped in the sex industry to provide life-skills and find hope and dignity. In partnership with Te Ara Hou Charitable Trust (Pathways of Hope), All Heart NZ are excited to launch All Heart Store Kaikohe to serve the local community, bringing hope and restoring dignity to many.
All Heart Store Kaikohe Warehouse Manager
Debbie has a passion for the local community in Kaikohe and started as a volunteer when the All Heart Store was first established whilst also working night shift! Debbie is now on the team looking after the Warehouse and Store, having a background in retail and a practical, creative mind set – she particularly likes re-assembling items coming off the truck and teaching the skills she has learnt to others, which helps mentoring the next generation of volunteers. Debbie is a wonderful asset to our Kaikohe team and community.
All Heart Store Waitara Manager
Deena has always worked alongside people, sharing stories in her previous roles as a social worker and news reporter. She brings to the All Heart kaupapa her beliefs in the importance of community, and empowering its people, to achieve success across the board. As the face of the All Heart Waitara Store, she is excited about helping it realise its potential in her hometown and making the initiative thrive.
All Heart Store Wellington Manager
TJ has a passion for his local community in Porirua and is closely involved with the Menorah Prayer Mountain Church which runs the All Heart Store in Wellington.
TJ always has a smile, ready to serve customers with repurposed corporate items at a reasonable price, whilst supporting his volunteers and wider community.
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All Heart Store Christchurch Manager
Alanah comes from a background in early childhood education but loves building relationships and connections with everyone. So she is perfect to lead the All Heart Store Christchurch, run by Spreydon Baptist Communities Trust, dealing with customers and making people feel welcome and connecting with the local community. Alanah’s bright smile and outgoing personality lends itself to customer care, ready to help anyone.
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Trustee – Board Chair
Ant spent his early career as a Seaman Officer with the Royal New Zealand Navy and this led to many years as a volunteer with the Spirit of Adventure Trust in youth development and corporate leadership growth. Ant then ran Foodstuff’s Auckland leadership and management training, before establishing his own leadership development business. Ant currently focuses on governance development for businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are privileged to have Ant’s expertise on our board of Trustees as Chair, raising our level of excellence in the governance and leadership of All Heart NZ.
Trustee – Deputy Chair
Kate, also known as Ethically Kate, is an All Heart NZ partner and a Trustee on our Board. Kate is an educator, activist and blogger who advocates for people to live in a way which respects and protects people and the planet. She works as a brand ambassador for sustainability focused companies and hosts events for businesses and individuals to think and act more sustainably. She is passionate about sharing stories that matter, connecting people together, and protecting our gorgeous Aotearoa for future generations.
Trustee
For 20 plus years Jonathon was the coordinator of the Zero Waste Academy at Massey University. This involved teaching, research supervision, industry/community consultation and advisory on campus and city sustainability. Jonathon is currently an independent research consultant and circular economy advisor. Jonathon’s PhD research involved designing and evaluating interdisciplinary municipal zero waste methodologies. His current R&D focus is exploring low-cost/low-carbon/off-grid/community engaged technologies for a circular bio-economy. We are very pleased to have had Jonathan as an advisory Board member since August 2020 and joining as a full Trustee in June 2022.
Trustee/Chief Encourager
Joe is the Founder, Chief Encourager and Trustee of All Heart NZ. He was formerly the co-founder and Chair of Coast Youth Community Trust and has a background in business management and start-up ventures. Joe served as a Pastor at Whangaparaoa Baptist Church for 12 years and is involved in another start-up in the coffee industry. Joe is married with two children.
Logistics Lead
With over 25 years of experience in transforming complex operations into seamless, efficient systems, Parveen is excited to represent All Hearts NZ. Parveen is responsible for logistics operations at All Hearts NZ, ensuring that every operational detail is executed with precision and heart. His passion for creativity and strategic thinking fuels his drive to build strong community connections and optimize every process with genuine care. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact that resonates with both our team and the community, Parveen’s love for challenge, teamwork, and creative problem-solving reflects his belief that true success comes from blending solid strategy with authentic compassion.
