The executive team
The trust has brought together an executive team of successful high-profile New Zealanders to provide wide-ranging skills and key technical assistance. This diverse team skillset covers cultural, administrative, lobbying, fundraising, design, engineering/construction, marketing/online presence, storytelling/history/education and documentation.
The Executive Team is lead by
Trust Chair Marco Zeeman
Catherine Webb
Technical writing and compliance consultant.
Steve La Hood
Founder of internationally acclaimed Story Inc.
Verity Dookia
Executive Creative Director | Creative Strategy | Global Team Leader | Brand Building | Content Creation
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.
Sir Richard Taylor
Co-founder of Wētā Workshop, builder of extraordinary things.
Supporting the executive team
Jody Davies
Practise Manager Full Financial, wizard at all things Accounting Administration
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.
Whale Song has partnered with key entities including:
Kāpiti Coast District Council, with full support of the Mayor and Elected Council members
Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust
Ngahina Developments
Beca NZ
Full Financial Accounting and Advisory
Kāpiti Law
Andrew Beatson – Barrister - Environmental/Consenting
Cuttriss Consultants
Mills Albert
Blue Star Print Group