Executive Committee
Elwyn McGoram
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
MY Connection to Kinloch
I have been a resident for 18 years - the first 4 years as holiday resident and then moved down from Auckland permanently 14 years ago.
My background / experience
Involved all my working life in Big Box Retail with Management roles in Levenes, The Warehouse and the last 9 years with Mitre 1o NZ. I am currently the GM of Mitre 10 Mega Taupo and partnership in Mitre 10 Whakatane and Opotiki. Through all these businesses over the years, I have an all round knowledge of business and people management along with leadership skills.
Key issues
The growth of Kinloch and having the structure to support this growth now and into the future.
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Martyn Coe
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ratepayers Matters Sub-Committee
MY Connection to Kinloch
We have been a property owner and holiday residents of Kinloch for the past 40 years and prior to buying here we would often bring the boat from Taupo to Kinloch for easier access to fishing in the Western Bays.
I was a director of the Kinloch Marina for 25 years and the Chairman for 9 years and as a director was involved in the redevelopment of the marina in 2007.
I was on the committee of the Residents & Friends of Kinloch ensuring the early Lisland development followed the structure plan.
Background/experience
Living in Auckland I was the Managing Director of the software company Gentrack through to its float on the NZ Stock Exchange. Following that I established and owned Beretta NZ which I ran successfully for 14 years before retirement. Now fully retired I spend my time between our home in Auckland, holidays in Kinloch and the wetland property in the North Waikato I have been developing for the past 30 years.
Key issues
Ensuring the infrastructure and planning keeps up with the rapid development in Kinloch that is currently occurring.
To retain the special character of Kinloch
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Robert Hutton
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Chair of our
Communications Sub-Committee
MY Connection to Kinloch
Our family have been ratepayers in Kinloch since 1972. After a period of caravan/tenting vacations, the family holiday cottage in Gibbs Place was completed in 1985 and became the centre of our extended families’ vacations, especially during the summer holidays. Chris and I purchased the cottage in 2002 and, having later decided to semi-retire in Kinloch, sold the cottage in 2017 and purchased our current residence in Bodes Lane. We moved permanently from Auckland in August 2019.
Background
My background is in marketing and strategic planning and includes senior management roles in the plastics, meat and electricity industries. I have a lifelong passion for motorsport and was fortunate to be able to spend the 17 years prior to semi-retirement managing a national sporting organisation, KartSport New Zealand. Great experience in managing a not for profit organisation and a sport largely run by club volunteers. I am a life member of KartSport New Zealand and patron and life member of KartSport Wellington. I am a member of the Kinloch Village Golf Club.
I am proud to be a member of the KCA Executive, a team of passionate people who only want the best for Kinloch. I chair the Communications Sub-Committee where I am expertly supported by Victoria Deaker (social media), and Rachel Stock (website). I am also a member of the Ratepayers Matters Sub-Committee.
Key Issues
My personal areas of focus and attention at Kinloch include:
Trying to bring the factions within the community together in order that we can represent Kinloch, especially to Council, with one voice. Not there yet, but will continue to work towards this.
Adherence to the Kinloch Structure Plan with regard to all future development.
Improving transparency and communication regarding the outstanding work done by the KCA. Examples include the Three Streams and Bring Back Native Birds volunteer teams who work with DoC to enhance our special Kinloch environment and the volunteer teams who make the Christmas Carols, annual Kinloch Plod and Poker Run events happen.
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Ron McPhail
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
MY Connection to Kinloch
With my wife Monyeen and family, we have been holidaying in Kinloch since 1990. In 2001 we bought our property at 15 Marina Terrace and moved here permanently from Palmerston North in September 2023.
My background/experience
I have an agricultural science degree from Lincoln University, worked on farms in New Zealand and Australia, and managed consultancy practices for the Ministry of Agriculture in Wairoa and Palmerston North. In 1992 I left the Ministry of Agriculture and we set up an agricultural tour business. We handed this business over to staff in 2021.
With this background I have had considerable experience in working with people as a consultant and tour leader both nationally and internationally and in business management.
Key issues for the KCA and the community to address over the next 24 months
Planning for the expected increase in population of both permanent residents and holidaymakers. Reconciling the objectives of different organisations to enhance the Kinloch experience. Liaising with the TDC to ensure the Long Term Plan is aligned with the Kinloch Structure Plan.
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Victoria Deaker
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Communications Sub-Committee
MY Connection to Kinloch
My introduction to Kinloch was over 30 years ago, since that time John Kelly & I have spent many holidays boating with family & friends enjoying year-round adventures in the Western Bays. Subsequently, Kinloch became our desired location & we built our home in 2022 moving here permanently early last year. In our first year we have been welcomed by so many, we have established friendships, taken on roles within the community & feel very much at home.
Background
My background in visual arts, design & photography has led to many career pathways including marketing, fundraising, qualitative research, retail management & community support. Our most recent retail business was with Foodstuffs NI where my leadership roles included compliance, health & safety, staff management & community support throughout the Greater Wellington Region. I also managed social media platforms & worked in governance. Initially, I volunteered to assist KCA with their social media & communication & recently joined the Executive. I look forward to supporting the work done within our community across all facets of Kinloch’s growth & management needs.
Key Issues
Kinloch is a desirable location with impressive natural assets, the ongoing care of waterways, native bird life & lake species are paramount to the work done by KCA & to support these issues we need skilled specialists & volunteers. With open communication across all interested parties residents & visitors will benefit as the village continues to develop. The range of households will evolve & the opportunity for involvement will increase. I believe I can contribute to these issues with open communication channels which are easily accessed & by encouraging positive engagement that celebrates our local environment.
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Wendy Alexander
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Chair of our Ratepayer Matters
Sub-Committee
MY Connection to Kinloch
My extended family have owned property around Lake Taupo all my life and I have owned my Kinloch home for more than 25 years. Since semi-retirement I now live here permanently and have also retained an apartment in Auckland.
Background
My background is in the property industry with more than four decades in leadership and management roles. I retired as CEO of a large realtor company, Barfoot & Thompson, in Auckland and still retain realtor consultancies in various parts of New Zealand. I have considerable governance experience and was Acting CEO for the Real Estate Institute of NZ on two occasions, and also on the REINZ Board for 8 years with Director responsibilities across commercial, property management and HR and Remuneration at various times.
I am proud to be a member of the KCA Executive and Chair of the Ratepayer Matters Sub-Committee.
Key Issues
My personal areas of focus and attention at Kinloch include:
Ongoing repairs and maintenance in the Domain.
Adherence to the Kinloch Structure Plan with regard to all future development.
Retention of the special character of Kinloch.
Additional facilities for residents and visitors including a casual cafe/restaurant to replace Tipsy Trout and upgraded Community Hall facilities.
Upgrade to both the Domain and waterfront play areas.
