The executive team
The trust has brought together an executive team of successful highprofile New Zealanders to provide key technical assistance in the design, build and completion of Whale Song and are also in full support of the central park vision.
Richard Mansell
Managing Director Alpha Corporation and CEO of Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Takiri Cotterill (Te Atiawa)
Deputy Chair, Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust - Board member of Coastlands and Alpha Corporation.
Steve La Hood
Founder of internationally acclaimed Story Inc.
Sir Richard Taylor
Co-founder of Wētā Workshop, builder of extraordinary things.
Assisting the executive team
Jamie and Ann Selkirk
Co-founders of Wētā Workshop, Lord of the Rings Co-Producer, owners Roxy Theatre Miramar.
Richard Cathie
Chairman Alpha Corporation and Arts patron.
Jenny Rowan
Former Mayor Kāpiti Coast District Council.
John Hutchings
Hutch Consulting - Government consultant.
Catherine Webb
Technical writing and compliance consultant.
The executive team has partnered with key entities including:
Kāpiti Coast District Council,
Mayor, and Council members
Beca NZ
Full Financial Accounting and Advisory
Kāpiti Law
Cuttriss Consultants
Goodman’s Contractors Waikanae
Ngahina Developments
Blue Star