Steve Tollestrup

My long held passion in life is supporting communities, organisations and people to grow and develop - to discover overlooked strengths and community assets. My work has had me active throughout the world - from Auckland to Mongolia, Southern Sudan to Colombia, Mindanao to Sri Lanka, India to the West Bank.

I work with communities, NGO's and social enterprises supporting capacity building, innovation, governance and strategy, fundraising as well as executive mentoring and coaching individuals.

I'm an elected by my West Auckland community as a representative on Auckland Council serving as a member for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board where I hold the portfolios for Economic and Community Development. I am also elected to the Waitakere Licensing Trust.

Check out www.ploughshare.co.nz.