Our Team
Tony chairs the trust, liaises with sponsors and keeps things moving. He’s a family man, retired farmer and business owner. He and his ute never stop. Tony’s family has lived and worked in the Oroua District and Kimbolton for a fair while – some would say forever.
Tony Waugh
Stewart’s roles are to provide children’s entertainment that is unique to Kimbolton, set the days program and co-ordinate the overall festival lay out. He’s had a bit of practice as a sheep farmer sorting out who and what goes where. He’s also a specialist ram breeder in an area famous for its studs. The Morton’s farm across several districts and are ‘up to their armpits’ active community contributors
Stewart Morton
With a career history in company management, Annelies has made the break to leave Auckland and move to a slower pace in Kimbolton. Annelies has strong experience in back office procedures and systems. A past history of volunteering and counselling has led Annelies to join our team.
Annelies Gordon
Scott is used to making events rock – having run a public fair for a decade with his wife Angela. The Wilsons attract thousands of visitors each year to Crosshills Rhododendron Garden. They’re dry stock farmers and skilled plantsmen growing Rhododenrons and Azaleas for both NZ and international markets.
Scott Wilson
Mark is new to Kimbolton but an old hand when it comes to events’ management, and sponsorship. Mark’s an ex livestock buyer, currently CEO of Talent Central and The Skills Hub where he’s wrangling training and job opportunities for locals instead of stock
Mark Wootton
Ruth is new to Kimbolton but an old hand when it comes to events’ management, and marketing. Ruth’s a Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni at Massey with a focus on telling the Massey story both nationally and internationally.
Ruth Mackenzie
Berenice and husband Colin farm a well-established dairy farm at Kimbolton. She is a long-time member of the Manawatu Rural Support Services, an organisation that supports rural families in the northern Manawatu, an active member of the Feilding Toastmasters Club and Kimbolton Community Committee.
Berenice Jensen.
Darryl Coleman
Darryl is our money man and looks after our Charitable Trust status. He and his extended family are dairy farmers in the district. Darryl is a Chartered Accountant and acts in a professional capacity for rural sector businesses. He serves on various boards and not-for-profit organisations.