Your HPRS

A volunteer committee, elected by members, working alongside Barfoot & Thompson.

How the society is run

HPRS operates through a volunteer committee elected at the Annual General Meeting. Every committee member gives their time unpaid, and the duties of the committee are set out in the constitution.

Your current committee

Lester de Vere (Chair), Christopher Hurley, Michael Huddleston, Andrew Corbett and Todd Niall.

All committee members have HPRS email addresses in the format [first name]@hprs.co.nz. There is also a centrally managed inbox, hprs@barfoot.co.nz, and we encourage all queries to go there first. They are then passed on to the most appropriate committee member.

Community Values Statement

Our Community-Based Residence Society is founded on the principles of mutual respect, shared responsibility, and collective wellbeing. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all residents can live with dignity and purpose.

We uphold the following core values:

  1. Respect and Dignity. We treat all members with courtesy, fairness, and consideration, recognising and valuing individual differences.
  2. Inclusion and Participation. We promote equal opportunity, active involvement, and open dialogue, ensuring that every resident has a voice in community life and decision-making.
  3. Care and Compassion. We foster a culture of empathy, kindness, and mutual support, especially for those who may require additional assistance.
  4. Responsibility and Accountability. We take collective responsibility for our actions, the upkeep of shared spaces, and adherence to community guidelines.
  5. Transparency and Good Governance. We are committed to honest communication, ethical leadership, and clear, accountable management practices.
  6. Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. We prioritise physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, maintaining a secure and respectful living environment.
  7. Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. We act responsibly toward the environment by promoting sustainable practices and responsible use of resources.
  8. Cooperation and Collaboration. We work together in a spirit of partnership, shared learning, and problem-solving to strengthen our community.
  9. Growth and Development. We encourage lifelong learning, skill-sharing, and personal development to enhance both individual and collective potential.
  10. Peaceful Resolution and Harmony. We address challenges and disagreements through respectful dialogue, mediation, and constructive solutions.

Through these values, we commit to building a resilient, supportive, and thriving residential community that benefits all its members.

What the committee does

The committee’s duties are broad, and include:

  • Working with the secretary of the Incorporated Society (presently Barfoot & Thompson) to administer the society.
  • The committee is responsible for the management and organisation of our Green Spaces Portal (In The Weeds), regular distribution of the garden waste bags, as well as the berm mowing contracts.
  • Creating community events and activities for residents
  • Advocating with other organisations on behalf of members
  • Advising members on news, and on permitted alterations and additions to their homes
  • Responding to enquiries and complaints from members and residents of Hobsonville Point
  • Working with elected local bodies, such as the Upper Harbour Local Board and Auckland Council, on developments within Hobsonville Point
  • Managing Chichester Cottage, our community facility available for hire
  • Dealing with breaches of the constitution

Administrative support

Barfoot & Thompson manage the administration of HPRS as an Incorporated Society. Their responsibilities are:

  • Attending and minuting committee meetings
  • Managing the society’s accounts
  • Receiving and responding to members’ enquiries
  • Holding and maintaining the membership register
  • Collecting levies
  • Providing settlement documentation
  • Providing practical advice and support on the management and governance of the society

Getting in touch

Send anything you need the society to look at to the central inbox above, or use the contact form and it will reach the same place.

Contact us