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    Toni Corby-Brown

    Front of House - Mahinga Innovation Centre

    Kia Ora.  Ko Toni tōku ingoa.

    I was raised in Hokianga living with my adoptive mother in a half round barn she built next to the beach for 12 years. I will always consider Hokianga home and am still connected to many whānau I grew up with.

    My partner and I am reside in Kaikohe and have a blended family of four daughters.

    I came to Mahinga in late January 2025 and I love the mahi, environment and people I get to connect with.

    I am passionate about volunteering and have been a volunteer my entire adult life. Organisations important to me are the YWCA, Victim Support and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation (Queensland). I am currently the President of the YWCA of Whangarei, on the YWCA Aotearoa/New Zealand national board and on the fundraising committee for Bay of Islands Netball Centre.

    My other passion is Netball and I am currently aiming to gain my Zone Award practical qualification this season.