OUR PEOPLE

HBPB SWIMMING BOARD

The Hawke's Bay Poverty Bay (HBPB) Swimming Board provides the governance and strategic leadership for swimming across our region. Working in partnership with our clubs and Swimming New Zealand, the Board is committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and sustainable future for our sport.

Board members are elected by our member clubs and typically serve a three-year term. Together, they provide oversight of the organisation, set the strategic direction, and ensure HBPB Swimming continues to support the needs of swimmers, clubs, coaches, officials, and volunteers throughout the region.

The Board is responsible for developing and monitoring the Strategic Plan and Annual Plan, ensuring that our programmes, events, and initiatives align with our vision and deliver value to our members.

Meet Our Board

Keith Bone

Chair | Term Expires: 2027

Keith provides strategic leadership to the Board and works closely with member clubs and key stakeholders to support the continued growth and development of swimming across the Hawke's Bay and Poverty Bay region.

Amanda McEntee

Vice Chair | Term Expires: 2028

Amanda supports the Chair and contributes to the governance and strategic direction of HBPB Swimming, with a strong focus on strengthening clubs and encouraging participation across all levels of the sport.

Kristine Kilpatrick

Board Member & Member Protection Officer | Term Expires: 2029

Kristine serves as HBPB Swimming's Member Protection Officer, providing an independent point of contact for member protection matters. She is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our sport.

Email: kristinekilpatrick@gmail.com Phone: 027 277 2057

David Kamper

Board Member | Term Expires: 2027

David contributes to the governance of HBPB Swimming and supports initiatives that strengthen clubs and enhance opportunities for swimmers across the region.

Ria Botes

Board Member | Term Expires: 2028

Ria brings valuable experience and insight to the Board, helping guide the organisation's strategic direction and supporting the ongoing development of swimming throughout the region.

Working Together for Our Region

Our Board works collaboratively to build strong clubs, support coaches, officials and volunteers, promote participation, and create opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we are committed to ensuring swimming remains a safe, welcoming, and rewarding sport for everyone in Hawke's Bay and Poverty Bay.


Keith Bone - Board Chair

HBPB LIFE MEMBERS

HBPB Swimming is proud to recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary and lasting contribution to our sport.

Life Membership is the highest honour our region can bestow. It acknowledges exceptional service, dedication, and commitment over many years — a true mark of distinction within the swimming community.

The following individuals have been awarded Life Membership of HBPB Swimming in recognition of their outstanding service to the organisation. Their dedication, passion, and tireless efforts have had a profound and lasting impact on swimming in the Hawke’s Bay Poverty Bay region. The region is deeply grateful for their contribution, both past and present, and their legacy continues to inspire swimmers, coaches, volunteers, and officials alike.

​​​​​​​Current Life Members are as follows:

  • Mrs Trudi Astwood
  • Mr Keith Bone
  • Mrs Sharon Dunn
  • Mr Noel Hardgrave-Booth
  • Mrs Sue Hewitt
  • Mr Gary Martin
  • Mrs Shona Martin
  • Mr Greg Meade​​​​​​​

Deceased Life Members:

  • Mr John Beaumont
  • Mr Allan Boyd
  • Mr Bert Cotterill
  • Mr Geoff Goodall
  • Mrs Valdo Mayo
  • Mrs Jill Scott
  • Mr Ron Shakespeare
  • Mr Pat Sowman
  • Mrs Helen Twisleton

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Contact Details are below:

Board Chair

Keith Bone
ph 021 2426535

email: bone.bruiser@gmail.com  
ph: 027 7280734
email: swimhbpb@gmail.com


Recorder

Trudi Astwood 
ph: 06 878 2711;
mobile: 027 337 7253
email: trudi4swim@xtra.co.nz

Participation and Development Manager

Sue Hewitt 
RD2 Waipukurau 4282
ph: 027 7280734
email: swimhbpb@gmail.com

Technical Committee Chair 

Erin Jenkins
ph: 027 2304370
email: j.jenkins@xtra.co.nz