Our board

2023-24

Peter Lineham – Chair

I am a historian, who prior to retirement in January 2019 taught and researched at Massey University, New Zealand.

Specialties: Historian of religion, especially Protestant Christianity in England and the religious history of New Zealand.

I was made a Member of the Order of New Zealand in the New Years honours list of 2019 for services to religious history and the community.

Mark Hangartner

Mark Hangartner – Treasurer

Mark started coming to ARCC, then ACC in 1989. Mark has been a board member at different times, and is currently chairperson. He and Alan had a civil union service as part of celebrating Serge and Bacchus in our service in October 2004.

He has been a counselor for Outline for more than 20 years. He has played Bridge at the Gay Games and Outgames, and regularly competes in NZ Bridge tournaments. Mark works as a theological librarian. Mark has been involved with Anglican churches in Auckland.

Mark Easthope

I love and believe in Jesus Christ. I am a retired Registered Nurse. I enjoy contributing to my community through voluntary works loving life, striving for optimal health and wellness. I am part Tongan and Samoan.

Cameron

Also Chris Kiwi and Alastair Priestly