"Phillip is a well organised and respected professional. He approaches work with a collaborative and focused work ethic. As a leader he is able to define direction and align with leaders to produce positive outcomes that make a difference to those he works with and clientele he serves."

"Excellent at Reading people‘s strengths and weaknesses and then delegates responsibilities or tasks in a way that they may progress"

"He is one of the most hard working, patient and resilient people I've ever known in my life. He is the greatest support and can see from all perspectives and stand unbiased. He makes hard decisions under pressure and remains strong and long suffering. One of the greatest people I've had the pleasure of being able to have in my life. Hes reliable, accountable and trustworthy."

"Phillip is a reliable, trustworthy, and highly skilled professional who consistently demonstrates integrity, respect, and a strong work ethic in all his interactions."

"Mr Aiono is a reliable and hardworking individual who is diligent and honest with his dealings in all areas of his life from family to community responsibilities."

"He is reliable and trustworthy and very dedicated to his job."

"Phillip has shown qualities of an exceptional leader with a vast experience in the custodial environment working with prisoners and offenders under the Department of Corrections NZ. He's shown great attributes of a valuable team member that contributes greatly to the goals and objectives of any team he gets involved with. Pleasure to have worked alongside him."

"High level of professionalism shown"