The Waiuku Business and Development Association board members

I am a Financial Adviser specialising in mortgage finance and insurance and have worked in the finance industry for over 30 years, most of that time self-employed so very familiar with the challenges of being a business owner.

I have owned and operated a Mike Pero Mortgage franchise since moving to Waiuku 9 years ago.

Previously treasurer of the Waiuku Business and Development Association I’m excited to be returning as a committee member and being part of a fantastic team of local, like-minded people who are focused on community development, town growth and brand.

My Business is Sunset Surf & Turf, 27 Queen Street Waiuku.

I have been running this independent business for 19 years experiencing the ebbs and flows of running a retail business in a small town.

We have had to be adaptable with brands coming and going trying to be unique in our products to other big retail stores and learning new technology and the way people shop.

I have served 3 years as Chair and this year stepped over to Treasurer having been a part of the WBDA committee for approx. 12 years.

We have a great Town Manager Vanessa and Assistant Michelle to work alongside. I really enjoy collaborating with other businesses in town

and being a part of an awesome and motivated Team.

Cocky’s Corner has been operating in Waiuku for 26 years. My husband Rod and I bought the business 16 years ago and that is when we moved to town.   

Waiuku has great potential and I look forward to being back on the board and helping in any way that I can

My name is Raewyn Hambling. I have enjoyed living in Waiuku for 30+ years and worked in the optics industry for over a decade.

I am a proud mother, having brought up 2 fantastic children with my husband while looking after the eyes of Waiuku and surrounds.  

I am very family orientated, and I am enthusiastic about community development.

I look forward to contributing of Waiuku’s growth.

I am co-owner of Connemara Country Lodge in Awhitu with my husband Kevin. 

We are a B&B/Wedding & Events Venue.  My previous work life has been in Production Planning and Sales, but we love nothing better than sharing our lovingly restored 117 year old home with all of our guests. 

We host Country Escapes, Hen's weekends, Elopements, and of course Weddings. 

We have lived on our 7.5 acre lifestyle block on the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula since 2013 and I'm very passionate about promoting our region.

After migrating to New Zealand in 2011 with my wife, we settled in Waiuku, close to family friends and found work locally.

We have 2 young children, and we love raising them in Waiuku.

After being in the Automotive trade since the age of 17, I left in 2014 to work for NZ Steel, but when we saw Hall and Hyland Machinery advertised for sale, we knew a local asset need to stay local and accommodating for our growing rural community.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the community in our wonderful town as we took on Hall and Hyland, and I look forward to supporting it further with the Business Association.

I’m a born-and-bred local and have worked in a variety of industries including NZ Steel, government departments and both private and public health and disability sectors across NZ.

I have a Master’s in Business and am also qualified as a registered Psych and Comprehensive Nurse with an Advanced Diploma of Nursing.

For the past six and a half years, I’ve been CEO with Waiuku Family Support Network Community Trust. WFSN is privileged to own a building on Queen Street and lease the old BNZ building as we continue to evolve to meet the needs of our community.

I value strong networks and collaboration, which are essential for any community to thrive. I look forward to working with the Waiuku Business Association committee and members, bringing a practical understanding of both community and commercial perspectives to help sustain initiatives based in Waiuku.

Kia ora, I’m Hunter Hawker, proudly representing the Waiuku Subdivision on the Franklin Local Board.

Born and raised in rural New Zealand, I’ve called Waiuku home for many years, living with my wife on our 180-acre coastal farm along the Karioitahi cliffs. I’m an architect by training, a former Air New Zealand pilot, small scale property developer, and the founder of HighSide – New Zealand’s first coastal paragliding flight park and community project based right here in Waiuku.

As your local board representative, I’m focused on outcomes that support Waiuku businesses and sustainable growth.

I donate heavily to the HighSide Community Project – because Waiuku deserves representatives who put community ahead of personal gain.

let’s work together to keep Waiuku thriving.