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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

  

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Catherine Webb

Technical writing and compliance consultant.

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Steve La Hood

Founder of internationally acclaimed Story Inc.

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Verity Dookia

Executive Creative Director | Creative Strategy | Global Team Leader | Brand Building | Content Creation

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Richard Mansell

Managing Director Alpha Corporation and CEO of Coastlands Shoppingtown.

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Takiri Cotterill (Te Atiawa) 

Deputy Chair, Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust - Board member of Coastlands and Alpha Corporation.

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Sir Richard Taylor

Co-founder of Wētā Workshop, builder of extraordinary things.

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Supporting the executive team

Jody Davies

Practise Manager Full Financial, wizard at all things Accounting Administration

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Jamie and Ann Selkirk

Co-founders of Wētā Workshop, Lord of the Rings Co-Producer, owners Roxy Theatre Miramar.

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Richard Cathie

Chairman Alpha Corporation and Arts patron.

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Jenny Rowan

Former Mayor Kāpiti Coast District Council.

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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

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