Our people

Tātau Tātau

Staff

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Anything you need from our organisation and advice on how to run a long way

Gavin Murphy

Chief Executive Officer

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Supporting your business to grow the Tairāwhiti economy and where to get the best waves in Tairāwhiti

Richard Searle

Chief Operating Officer Economic Development

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Kim Allan

Chief Operating Officer Shared Services and Community

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Strategic support, improving organisational efficiency, and how to get into a headstand

Charlotta Passe

Executive Advisor

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Phil McLeod

Chief Financial Officer

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Mariana Oxilia

Financial Business Partner

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Strategic communications, storytelling, and where to find the best vintage and op-shop treasures on the East Coast

Christine Boyce

Communications and Media Manager

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Grace Aitken

Digital Communications Advisor

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Conversations about how we make Te Tairāwhiti te pito o te ao!

Audine Grace-Kutia

General Manager Communities

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Aana Donnelly

Community Development Advisor

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Sarah Homer

Commercial Manager

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Support for business recovery and growth, and where to buy your lunch supporting local business

Ryan Christison

Investment Manager

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Wood processing, local industry connection and how to get home from wine tastings

Dr Mark Smith

Wood Processing Commercial Development Manager

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Advice on growing of your business, connecting you to the right people and the best places for a beer on the East Coast

Joe Williams

Business Growth Advisor

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Supporting our workforce and can recommend a good place for a vino

Christie Drake

Business Growth Advisor

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Supporting our workforce and giving great hugs

Karen Fenn

Business Growth Advisor

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Understanding our wellbeing framework, creating an impact profile and the art of listening

Erina Hurihanganui

General Manager Wellbeing and Impact

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Measuring what impacts the wellbeing of people in Tairāwhiti and the art of a good yarn

Malcolm Mersham

Data and Information Lead

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Angie Rangitakatu

People and Capability Advisor

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Processes and systems at Trust Tairāwhiti, accounts payable, and where to find the best brunch spots

Maia Donovan-Monteith

Support Co-ordinator

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Connecting the Trust with our communities and where to find the best spots to paddle in Tairāwhiti

Matt Cairns

General Manager Tourism and Marketing

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Finding your place in Tairāwhiti, some things can’t be explained, only experienced

Holly Hatzilamprou

Tourism Partnerships and Investment Lead

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Kim McVicker

Marketing and Trade Manager

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Connecting you to the best and brightest in Tairāwhiti, as well as all the 80’s Pro Wrestling talk you can handle

Kara Hull

Team Leader i-SITE

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Promoting all our wonderful tourism operators in Tairāwhiti Gisborne

Mary Mackey

Senior i-SITE Visitor Information Officer

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Tanya Cust

i-SITE Visitor Information Officer

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Baljeet Kohere

i-SITE Visitor Information Officer

Trust Tairāwhiti

Trustees

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John Clarke

Chairperson

Rehette Stoltz

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Dr Jill Chrisp

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Kristen Kohere-Soutar

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Wi Pere Mita

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Dr Warren Williams

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Ron Aitken