Taumore Committee
Sharn Danford
Secretary
Joe Kelsall
Chairperson
Ronald Rhind
Treasurer
Kylie Mcleod
Treasurer
Sharn Danford – Taumore Committee Secretary
Kia ora whānau,
Ko Hautakiri Thomas rāua ko Emily Roka Castle ōku tūpuna
Ko Puataka Rhind tōku kuia, he mokopuna ahau nāna.
Ko James (Jim) Danford tōku papa
Ko Noelene Danford - nee Rhind tōku mama.
Ko Sharn Danford tōku ingoa
Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.
My name is Sharn Danford. I’m married with four children, born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), and travelling abroad is next on my bucket list.
I currently work as a Finance Administrator and have held Secretary roles across various organisations—most recently with the Finance Team at Altus. I’m task-focused, well-organised, and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to meet deadlines—qualities I believe will serve our whānau well in the role of Secretary.
I look forward to seeing Taumore undergo a major transformation, upgraded with facilities that can properly support our whānau for tangihanga, hui, birthdays, and more.
Taumore to me is my whenua, my whānau, my home.
Joseph Kelsall – Taumore Committee Chairperson
Kia ora whānau,
Ko Joseph Kelsall tōku ingoa.
Ko Irene “Bibi” Kelsall (née Castle) tōku māma.
Ko Roka rāua ko Thomas Castle ōku tūpuna.
Over the years, I’ve managed multiple businesses and led significant projects both here in Aotearoa and overseas.
As a professional sailor, my role involved developing strong, high-performing teams capable of delivering quality workmanship in environments that were both safe and inspiring.
I value structure and discipline, and I’m passionate about seeing people achieve what they set out to do.
It’s a privilege to serve our whānau and help guide Taumore into the future — a future where we can come together as one to celebrate, mourn, hui, and share.
I look forward to seeing us grow in unity.
Ko Taumore ko au, ko au ko Taumore.
Kylie McLeod – Treasurer, Taumore Committee
Nāu te rourou Nāku te rourou Ka ora ia te iwi (with your basket and my basket, the people will thrive)
Tena koutou i te whanau
Ko au te mokopuna o Puataka Rhind (Pearly)
Ko Mavis Rukuwai Marsh toku Kuia
Ko Mavis Rukuwai Marsh toku Mama
Ko Kylie Pearl McLeod toku ingoa
Ko Mohit toku hoa tane
Ko Alexandra Rukuwai Mehta-Mcleod toku Ao toku Manawa.
No reira tena koutou tena koutou katoa.
I bring 28 years of experience in the kaupapa of Kōhanga Reo – a kaupapa I am deeply passionate about.
In my current role as a Kaiako, I help lead and guide our Kōhanga Reo whānau in the right direction, upholding the values and tikanga that underpin our movement.
I look forward to working alongside the committee and whānau to improve the way we operate, and to be actively involved in the development and upgrade of our papakāinga.