How we work.

Organisation Structure

HIV Prevention and Communications

The NZAF HIV Prevention and Communications Group is responsible for creating and delivering initiatives to prevent the transmission of HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand. The NZAF’s International Development work is also a part of this Group.



The rest of the team


  • Maihi Makiha
  • Maihi Makiha
    Community Engagement Co-ordinator Māori
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • +64 9 300 6961
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  • Marian Hussen
  • Marian Hussen
    Community Engagement Co-ordinator African Communities
    NZAF South/Te Toḵa, Christchurch
  • +64 3 353 6814
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  • Mike George
  • Mike George
    Communications Officer
  • 64 9 300 6963
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  • Natalie Hornyak
  • Natalie Hornyak
    Social Marketing Co-ordinator
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • 64 9 303 3424
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  • Paul Heard
  • Paul Heard
    Community Engagement Co-ordinator
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • 09 300 6969
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  • Phylesha Brown-Acton
  • Phylesha Brown-Acton
    Programme Co-ordinator International Development
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • +64 9 306 3423
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  • Dr Richard Griffiths
  • Dr Richard Griffiths
    Project Co-ordinator Knowledge and Evaluation
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • 09 303 3124
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  • Ricky Te Akau
  • Ricky Te Akau
    Social Marketing Co-ordinator Māori
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • 64 9 303 3124
    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

  • Rodney Tendekayi Mugadza
  • Rodney Tendekayi Mugadza
    Community Engagement Co-ordinators African Communities
    NZAF Āwhina Centre, Wellington
  • 04 381 6649
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nzaf news

  • February 09 2012, 4:22pm

    A Big Gay Out for Auckland

    Posted by admin

    The sun may be setting on the Big Day Out but the country’s premiere gay event, the Get it On! Big Gay Out couldn’t be stronger with a top line up set to wow the crowds this weekend....


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