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

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

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