

The Operations programme includes a bush camp, dealing with issues like Managing Stress and Anger, Drug and Addiction Management, Personal Presentation and Communication, Leadership and Team Building, Work Experience and a Graduation Ceremony. The programme runs for 10 weeks.
Darcy Hata - Operations Manager, darcy@youthquest.co.nzDarcy has been with Youth Quest since February 2008 and runs the operations programme.
He attempts to play rugby league (when he is allowed) enjoys diving and fishing and is involved in Kapahaka.
Darcy is married to Jacquie (our thoughts go out to her) who looks after the accounts side of Youth Quest and has four children.
Ian Parker - Youth Mentor, ian@youthquest.co.nzIan has been with Youth Quest since September 2009. He also lives in Bulls as a result of his heart dragging him towards one of Dave’s daughters.
Also known as Bart and Mac2 he has become a valuable member of the team with his expertise in his work as a youth mentor.
We expect him to get over his love sickness shortly but we are not holding our breath.
Terry Poko - Families Manager, families@youthquest.co.nzTerry is one of the foundational staff members of this programme and he brings an amazing balance to Youth Quest.
Having moved his family from Otara South Auckland specifically to be part of this vision he now oversees the Families division and the Pathways programme. His interests include rugby league, golf and squash.
Terry is currently working on a hair restoring product and if successful he will retire on the proceeds. Terry is married to May and they have four awesome children.