Jenny Te Paa Daniel
Co-Chairperson RDC Trust
Dr Jenny Te Paa-Daniel is Te Mareikura of the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, Dunedin. She is a teacher and writer on race politics, public theology, social justice; Christian
Mary Eastham QSM
A member of the Association of Practical Theology in Oceania since 2004, Dr Mary Eastham was appointed an APTO Fellow in 2021. She is a community worker and writer. From 2011 until 2022, Mary was a member of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations and chaired the Palmerston North Interfaith Group. She was awarded QSM in the King’s Birthday Honours’ List 2023 for her interfaith work. Catholic.
Anthony Green
Anthony Green is a former secretary of FIANZ (Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand). He is a freelance writer, author, editor and independent researcher, based in Christchurch; Muslim
Professor Paul Morris
Paul Morris is Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, and holds the UNESCO Chair in Interreligious Understanding and Relations in New Zealand and the Pacific; Jewish
Selva Ramasami
Selva Ramasami participated as a delegate to the 6th Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia 2012. He is experienced in community work in legal, policy and finance areas particularly for the Wellington Hindu community; Hindu
Sione Tu’itahi
Sione Tu’itahi is a public health leader, educator, poet, and the author of children’s stories and academic works. He is deeply committed to community, environmental sustainability, and Indigenous health equity. Sione remains a courageous advocate for holistic, intergenerational wellbeing and human rights. Sione is a member of the Baha’i Faith.
Harminder Gill
Harminder has a strong foundation in community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and professional healthcare leadership. She brings a wealth of experience in working across diverse communities. Harminder has also led impactful educational initiatives supporting refugee and migrant families, and in that process; strengthening community resilience and empowerment. Professionally, Harminder is a Nurse, who has co-delivered national programmes of work. This has honed on her skills in active listening, clear communication, and empathetic care. Harminder also applies restorative practice principles, supported by formal training, to resolve conflicts and promote wellbeing. She is a member of the Sikh community.