Who we are

We are a small community trust aiming to enhance the hauora (wellbeing) of our local community through youth work, community work, older persons support and community events.

We love seeing people connect with each other and with our beautiful natural environment.

Our trustees, staff and volunteers are all locals who are passionate about seeing our community thrive.

  • Trust Manager and Community Worker

    Lina is a nature and adventure lover. Connector, encourager & doer. Originally from Latvia, Lina came to New Zealand two decades ago. Her life and work experiences have evolved around community development: people, communication, cooperation, coaching and the outdoors. Lina is a Whakaraupō local & loves living in sunny Diamond Harbour with her two kids and husband.


  • Youth Worker and Funding Administrator

    Deborah has been in the youth work sector for over 20 years as a youth worker, external supervisor and funding administrator. She is a local to the Harbour with three children at Diamond Habour School.

Contact us

Interested in becoming a Friend of DHYCT and partnering financially with us? We would love to hear from you.

Do you live in the Harbour and would like to know more about what we do? We would love to hear from you.