Our Team
Jacqui has been with the organisation since January 2010 and brings with her 20 years of hospitality and event experience.
For Jacqui it was about returning to her hometown and to be closer to family. Jacqui has passion for her local community and is keen to see it develop and grow. There is so much value in working together and supporting each other in the community.
Jacqui can be found walking along Waihi Beach on her days off, on her bike or hanging out with friends or family.
Email Jacqui here
Kristin started with the organisation as a volunteer in 2008 and was then invited to become an employee in 2009.
She has evolved with Katch Katikati and now manages the accounts and administration.
Kristin has previously been a behaviour support worker in schools and a Pharmacy Technician. Her children attended Katikati College.
Kristin is the ‘go to chick’ within the team. Kristin enjoys being part of the community and helping to promote Katikati.
Email Kristin here.
Fiona joined the Katch Katikati team in early 2020. Fiona has owned businesses and worked in publishing, digital media, training, membership organisations and event management since she left Katikati College many years ago.
Fiona has been the Bird of the Year Campaign manager for the Weka for the past few years after living on Pakatoa Island before returning to Katikati in 2018.
Her dog Elvis is one of the office dogs.
Email Fiona here.
Meet Kylie, some may remember Kylie as our previous Event Manager, bringing a decade of expertise to the Event Manager role here at Katch Katikati. Having returned to Katch Katikati, Kylie brings her wealth of experience to the community.
With a perpetual smile, Kylie is committed to being an integral part of the local community. She thrives on collaboration with local organisations, working towards uplifting and fostering community cohesion.
Beyond her professional life, Kylie finds joy in being beach side, embarking on bush walks in the Kaimai’s and cherishing quality moments with her daughter, family and friends.
Karen joined the team in 2024 as Visitor Information Centre Coordinator after being a Volunteer since November 2023.
Karen moved to Katikati in 2022 from Rotorua, coming for the sunshine, sea and happy people.
When not at work she enjoys travelling, fishing, reading and walking with her dog, Nala.
Karen has a NZ Diploma in Business and previously helped run a very busy Panelbeating business.
Luka is a Lowchen and has been part of the team since March 2018 when he joined at the young age of 8 weeks. He can be found behind the gates (in the office) either comatosed in his bed or watching people walk past.
He loves attention but not overly keen on noisy young children. He lets us know when someone comes to close to our window for his liking. Luka enjoys guarding his home when not at work and gets spoilt by sleeping in his parents bed
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