I was born and raised in the North King Country on a sheep and beef farm before moving to Katikati in early 2015. I have been involved in the kiwifruit industry ever since, working in both the orchard and post-harvest operations throughout the year.

I have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Canterbury and completed the Level 2 National Certificate in Horticulture through Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology. 

My husband and I live in Katikati and when we're not knee deep in the Kiwifruit world we are busy making memories with our two young kids. 

Like many people who grew up in Tauranga I earnt most of my years pocket money by picking and packing kiwifruit in the May school holidays and Kiwifruit jobs continued to help my finances while I attended Massey University.

After graduating with a Business Studies Degree in Marketing, I sold confectionary and then office equipment before becoming involved in Gisborne fruit and produce marketing company First Fresh. For twenty- two years I marketed fruit and although specialising in Persimmons and Citrus I came into contact with most of the produce grown in the Gisborne area.

Most recently my wife and I have been rearing Cattle in the Waikato but the Pacific Ocean has lured us back to the coast so we can resume a lifestyle that has more sun, surf and fishing. We have three adult sons and still have a link to Gisborne through a small orchard that produces Meyer Lemons and a new variety of seedless Eureka Lemon.

I was born in Tauranga and have been in and around the kiwifruit industry for most of my life.

I spent a number of years living in Sydney and London, during which time I travelled extensively, and primarily worked in customer service and Sales roles in various industries.

Upon returning home in 2011, I got involved in Kiwifruit and have thoroughly enjoyed this ever evolving, dynamic Industry for 12 years now.

When not working, my number one priority is spending time with my amazing wife and two boys. I also love the outdoors, sport and music.

I came from India back in 2008 and I have been in the kiwifruit industry almost 12 years now! I started as a general labourer, now I am proud to be a part of Hume Pack-N-Cool as a Grower Services Represenative. I am a easy going person, I value other people's cultural values & emotions so its very easy to get along with me. I hold a bachelor's degree in Arts and also hold Horticulture diploma level 5. 

When i'm not working I love spending my time around my family and I love cricket!