MEET THE TEAM

Pera MacDonald is one of Te Nehenehenui's most renowned kaikaranga and kaiwaiata. Pera is the cultural advisor for the Ōtorohanga Museum which works closely with the
Kiwi House.

Dr Tom Roa is a Tainui leader and Professor in the University of Waikato’s Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies. Tom is the kaumātua for the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House Charitable Trust

Tim Jones is a Director of Osbornes Chartered Accountants and has a background in banking, and economic research for the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Kim Ingham is Chair of the Ōtorohanga Charitable Trust and Co-Chair of the Ōtorohanga College Board and a Justice of the Peace.

Cherie Kerrison has over 30 years experience at Governance and managerial and executive director level. Her most recent full time role was Managing Director of JBHIFI NZ.  She has a certificate in governance from the Institute of Directors and is also a Trustee of Ruapuha Uekaha Hapū Trust.

Ray Scrimgeour is a longstanding Kiwi House Trustee and Rotarian. Ray is currently Waikato District Operations Manager for the Department of Conservation.

Andrea Pye is an ECE educator, local non-violence ‘Champion’ and a Trustee at the `Ōtorohanga Charitable Trust.

Jo Russell has a background in conservation advocacy, education, and tourism in the King Country. 

Mike O’Connor is Managing Director at Spectrum Group and farms near Te Awamutu. Mike is a new Trustee for the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House.

 Robbie Neha is a  Producer, Director and  television documentary Filmmaker. Robbie has a strong background in governance in the non-profit sector. Robbie is also the Taarewaanga Marae representative on the Kiwi House Trust.

​Monica Clarke is secretary for a number of non-profit organisations. Monica and her family live in the Waitomo Caves community and enjoy spending time in nature.