ce@nzoia.org.nz
027 539 0510

Peter has a wealth of experience in the sports sector having filled previous CE and GM roles in both Aotearoa and the United Kingdom. These include tennis, hockey and most recently Otago Basketball. He brings a strong track record of strategic implementation, and a passion for our sector. Peter has a Masters degree in Health and Physical Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science. Hailing from Dunedin, he is a keen tramper and enjoys getting out into the hills.

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03 5390509

Penny became interested in outdoor recreation while at Otago University and began instructing through teaching Outdoor Education. Since then she has worked at Outward Bound, as a glacier guide, and at Aoraki Polytechnic as Team Leader. Alpine, Bush, Kayak & Rock were her specialties and she was a NZOIA Assessor for many years. Nowadays she juggles NZOIA work with chasing her daughter around the world, who represents NZ in Alpine Ski racing. Penny is an avid skier by default and still enjoys tramping, rock climbing, sup surfing, mountain biking and pretty much anything in the outdoors when she gets a chance.

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027 5390509

Sonya is an Aoraki and CPIT graduate, who specialised in Rock, Kayak and Bush. She has been instructing in the outdoor and recreation sector since the late 90's and has organised a number of events. A passion for personal development and the outdoors has seen her work for organisations such as Outward Bound, Chch YMCA, Foundation for Youth Development and Sport Tasman. Married to another outdoor instructor, with two children, Sonya is often out on family adventures in the hills tramping, mountain biking and skiing.

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03 5390509

Ali joined the NZOIA team at the beginning of 2022 in a support role and has now taken over the reins from Pip as our Assessment Coordinator. Ali has a Bachelor of Physical Education from Otago Uni and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning. She has worked in the outdoor sector for a number of years as an Outdoor Instructor and secondary school PE and Outdoor Ed Teacher. She's a busy woman and juggles NZOIA work with two active kids and training for Cross Fit comps!

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Emma joined us in July 2022 as a contractor to assist with organising model clients for assessments and logistical support. Emma has worked in the adventure tourism and outdoor education industries for over 14 years and been a NZOIA member for 12. She completed a Diploma in Outdoor Leadership and Management with Otago Polytech and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education from ARA. She also has a Graduate Diploma of Teaching Secondary, most recently working for Tihoi. She now juggles family life and work in Dunedin, while finding time to get out and adventure in the outdoors.

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Sal is a keen adventurer along with her husband and grown kids. She spent several years in Bolivia guiding youth in the mountains and more recently has guided the Tongariro Alpine Crossing literally hundreds of times! Sal has also worked at BMAC and NZAC. She can be found in the outdoors in almost all of her free time - running, rock climbing, tramping, swimming, biking or mountaineering. She now has two primary school-aged foster children who are also outdoor enthusiasts!

Technical Sub Committee (TSC)

Turangi

tsc@nzoia.org.nz

Board Portfolio group: Operational Excellence

Aotea Great Barrier Island

gemma.parkin@landsar.org.nz

021 907695

Board Portfolio group: Membership and Advocacy

Ōtautahi Christchurch

mark@adventurespecialties.co.nz

027 274 5622

Board Portfolio group: Qualifications and Standards

Ōtautahi Christchurch

whiteykayak@gmail.com

027 9343086

Board Portfolio group: Qualifications and Standards

Taranaki

jo.thompson2017@gmail.com

027 4154103

Board Portfolio group: Operational Excellence

Taupō

travis@whakapapa.com

021 824 791

Board Portfolio group: Membership and Advocacy

Aotea Great Barrier Island

kaclifton@gmail.com

021 684 892