Recovery & Resilience in Roskill
We have been supporting community-led flood recovery in Wesley and Roskill. This page introduces you to the Wesley and Roskill Leadership Rōpū (a group of local leaders, community champions, renters, Kaīnga Ora tenants, homeowners, and organisers who reflect the rich diversity of our communities) who have been seeking feedback from our local community in order to develop a community-led Recovery Action Plan: Recovery and Resilience in Roskill: Building Back Better Together .
The Plan
The Wesley and Roskill Leadership Rōpū and affected community members have come together to provide this report and plan.
Roskill Recovery & Resilience Fund
Do you have a project idea that will support recovery in Wesley and Roskill?
This is your chance to be part of shaping our future. Recovery challenges remain in both Wesley and Roskill, and we can work together to improve what matters most.
Apply for funding by proposing an idea that addresses our priorities for recovery. Then join us at the Recovery and Resilience in Roskill Open Day on Saturday April 11th, 2026, at Wesley Community Centre, to see projects showcased and cast your vote.
Voting will remain open for two weeks from Saturday April 11th to Sunday April 26th, 2026.
Voting will be available online and in person at voting booths at Wesley Community Centre and Roskill Library. You will also be able to vote using a QR code when you see our Recovery and Resilience voting posters around your neighbourhood during this time
Fill out the below form, or view it here.
Wesley and Roskill Leadership Rōpū
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Fadumo Ahmad QSA
is the Founder and Director of New Zealand Ethnic Women’s Trust. The NZEWT is focused on ensuring migrant and refugee families are fully included, supported, and heard throughout the recovery process.
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Zakir Shaikh
has lived in Mount Roskill for 30 years and is closely connected with Masjid-e Umar. He represents MIRT (Mount Roskill Islamic Trust) in the Leadership Rōpū and the NZ Police Ethnic Cohesion initiative. He loves volunteering, serving the community, and meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds.
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Peter Leilua
is the Minister at Global Hope Missions and the Global Lighthouse Foundation, a member of ARK – Acts of Roskill Kindness – Puketāpapa, a long time Wesley resident and a key community leader.
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Kirstin Cant
lives, works and loves Roskill South. She is a community worker running the Roskill South Hub, a mumma, and loves decorating birthday cakes and wild potluck dinners. Her happy place is being part of community events and hanging out at Molley Green Reserve. She believes in 2nd chances and the good everyone has to offer.
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Roosandee Edirisinghe
is a recent graduate of Mount Roskill Grammar, currently dedicating her gap year before university, to volunteer and do community work. She is a strong believer in the power of collective voices to create meaningful change within a community.
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Richard Barter
brings community-driven leadership and deep local knowledge to the Puketāpapa Leadership Rōpū, representing Acts of Roskill Kindness (ARK). Richard is a key community leader who brings people together and drives community development across Puketāpapa.
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Sasi Syed Niyamathullah
is a hopeful believer in community action, serving as Programme Coordinator at Wesley Community Centre and specialising in supporting diverse, refugee, and migrant communities.
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Henry Briggs
is a proud long-time Wesley resident who raised his children in the neighbourhood. He is a flood-impacted homeowner, and a strong supporter of the local Tongan community.
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Nik Naidu
is a dedicated community leader and founder of the Wesley Whānau Community Centre on Stoddard Road. His mahi is grounded in solidarity, supporting smaller Pasifika groups and helping strengthen wellbeing and outcomes across these communities.
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Manha Marzook
is a 17-year-old local resident originally from Sri Lankan and a current year 13 student at Mt Roskill Grammar graduate. She is a part of the next wave of locals working to secure a stronger future for our community.
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Sevai Tolovae
is a long time Roskill resident impacted by the flooding. She is a community champion and works as a teacher aide at Mat=y Road School helping local children which she loves. Sevai is dedicated to supporting the community.
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David Mitchell
is the Community Development Coordinator with Roskill Together, the anchor organisation partnering with Auckland Council to support community-led recovery in Wesley and Puketāpapa. Roskill Together sits in a non-decision-making role within the Rōpū, focused on strengthening and enabling community-led action as a core part of this mahi.
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Eve McLoughlin
is the Community Development Manager with Roskill Together, the anchor organisation partnering with Auckland Council to support community-led recovery in Wesley and Puketāpapa. Roskill Together sits in a non-decision-making role within the Rōpū, focused on strengthening and enabling community-led action as a core part of this mahi.
The Deep Dive: What we heard
Read the feedback from our Community Engagement across Roskill and Wesley in 2025.
What the Whau!
A Call for Action from concerned residents of Mt Roskill living along the Whau stream.
What the Whau! is a local Mt Roskill group, who are also calling for recovery and resilience action.
Since the Auckland Anniversary floods of 2023, and again during Easter Weekend of 2025, they have lived in fear. Homes and streets in their area have repeatedly flooded, backyards have become ponds, and families have been left anxious every time heavy rain begins.
You can read personal stories from the group by clicking the link below.
Research shows communities recover better when they lead their own recovery. In Wesley and Roskill, this approach ensures that:
Recovery reflects our diverse voices and cultures.
Local organisations build the skills and capacity to continue leading into the future.
Funding decisions are made through participatory funding where residents choose the projects that matter most.
The focus isn’t just on fixing problems, but on building stronger, safer, more connected neighbourhoods.
