Wayne Creswell

Wayne Creswell is a youth support worker in Kaikohe, known for his work at the Whakaoranga Whānau Recovery Hub. A former meth addict, Creswell advocates for increased community-level support and resources for struggling families in Northland. He emphasizes the need for consistent government funding and believes that Kaikohe has untold success stories that counter its negative reputation. Creswell has recently observed an increase in police presence in the area, which he sees as a positive step towards improving community safety.