Our Team

 Staff

Michael Carr

Chief Executive

I lead Sport Taranaki and work with partners across the region to advance our Active for Life vision.

michael.carr@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 606 1002​​​​​​​ 

Maree Judd

Executive Assistant

I support the Chief Executive, Board and organisational administration and assist with Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa funding.

maree.judd@sporttaranaki.org.nz

​​​​​​​Phone: 027 856 1792

Dr Alistair John

Communities Group Manager

I lead Sport Taranaki’s communities team and help ensure our work is informed by community needs, evidence, learning and evaluation.

alistair.john@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 357 7493​​​​​​​

Terry Long

Community Connector 

I connect organisations, clubs and schools with with Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa funding and assist with volunteer advice and support.

terry.long@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 705 6963​​​​​​​

Marina Healey

Spaces and Places Lead

I help organisations plan sustainable, accessible and collaborative spaces for play, active recreation and sport and connect facility projects with regional expertise.

marina.healey@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 406 6123

Tara Fevre

Spaces & Places Advisor

I help organisations plan sustainable, accessible and collaborative spaces for play, active recreation and sport and connect facility projects with regional expertise.

tara.fevre@sporttaranaki.org.nz  Phone: 027 3739 645 

Jasmin Carr

Active Recreation Advisor

I work with rangatahi, activity providers and community organisations to create flexible, inclusive ways for young people to be active and I co-ordinate REPLAY. 

jasmin.carr@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 946 3855​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Guy Honnor

Sport Advisor

I support coaches, clubs and organisations to create quality sporting experiences and strengthen their coaching capability. I co-ordinate Future Champions.

guy.honnor@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 705 9369​​​​​​​

Hester Stretton

Play Advisor 

I support communities to recognise the value of play and create more accessible, child-led opportunities for tamariki to explore, move and connect.

Hester.Stretton@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 06 759 0930​​​​​​​

Rachael Berndt

Innovation and Change Lead​

I work alongside sporting and community organisations to test new approaches, strengthen collaboration. I manage the Community Sport calendar.​​​​​​

rachael.berndt@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone:​​​​ 029 048 12352 


Claire White

Health Group Manager

I lead the health team and work with partners to help people improve their wellbeing through physical activity and lifestyle support.

claire.white@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 653 3466​​​​​​​

Rachel Spriggens

Green Prescription Advisor

I provide free, individual support to adults who want to become more active and make achievable, sustainable lifestyle changes.

rachel.spriggens@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 022 698 4451​​​​​​​

Tania Atkinson

Green Prescription Advisor

I provide free, individual support to adults who want to become more active and make achievable, sustainable lifestyle changes.

tania.atkinson@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 671 8956

Samantha Parker

Green Prescription Advisor

I provide free, individual support to adults who want to become more active and make achievable, sustainable lifestyle changes.

samantha.parker@sporttaranaki.org.nz​​​​​​​

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Hilary Blackstock

Strength and Balance Coordinator

I connect older adults with strength and balance opportunities and support community leaders to deliver classes. I manage the Activity hub.

hilary.blackstock@sporttaranaki.org.nz​​​​​​​

Amy Buick

Healthy Active Learning Lead

I lead our Healthy Active Learning work and support schools to embed quality physical activity, health and physical education, and positive food and drink environments.

amy.buick@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 021 246 2692​​​​​​​

Rosie Crowley

Health Development Advisor

I support schools to strengthen hauora and create inclusive food and drink environments that help tamariki develop healthy habits and I co-ordinate REPLAY. ​​​​​​​

rosie.crowley@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: ​​​​​​​027 973 8129

Jason Avery

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

I work alongside school leaders and kaiako to support schools to embed quality physical activity, health and physical education, and positive food and drink environments.

jason.avery@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 273 3010

Megan Hitchcock

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

I work alongside school leaders and kaiako to support schools to embed quality physical activity, health and physical education, and positive food and drink environments.

megan.hitchcock@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 021 822 082

Mattie Thomas

Healthy Active Learning Advisor

I work alongside school leaders and kaiako to support schools to embed quality physical activity, health and physical education, and positive food and drink environments.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​mattie.thomas@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 711 3982

Andrew Moffat

Communications and Marketing Lead

I help promote our services and tell our stories and celebrate Taranaki’s active achievements and heritage.

andrew.moffat@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 838 6525 ​​​​​​​

Samantha Burgham

Digital Communications Advisor

I create and manage digital content that helps people discover Sport Taranaki’s services, programmes, events and community stories.

samantha.burgham@sporttaranaki.org.nz

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Sarah Ralphs

Finance Manager

I manage Sport Taranaki’s financial administration and support staff, suppliers, funders and partners.

sarah.ralphs@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 027 223 1557

Lynsay Ireland

Events and partnership Advisor

I co-ordinate and organise events including the Taranaki Spors Awards and work with partners and sponsors.

lynsay.ireland@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Phone: 022 371 9349

Contact Details

Stadium Taranaki 

Maratahu Street entrance, New Plymouth 4310

T: (06)759 0930

E: info@sporttaranaki.org.nz

Board

Nicole Chadwick

 Chair

Campbell Third

Deputy Chair

Annie Prosser

Board Member

Susan Darney-Taylor

Board Member​​​​​​​

Jenn Patterson

Board Member​​​​​​​

David Bublitz

Board Member

Henry Marchant

Board Member

Janet Fleming

Board Member

Grant Boyde

Board Member

Hone Niwa

Kaumatua​​​​​​​​​​​​​​