Our Team
Tony Waugh
Tony chairs the trust and keeps things moving. A family man, retired farmer and business owner, he and his ute are rarely still. Tony’s family has lived and worked around the Oroua District and Kimbolton for generations, giving him a strong connection to the community and the festival.
Stewart Morton
Stewart looks after the children’s entertainment, sets the festival programme and coordinates the overall layout. A sheep farmer and specialist ram breeder, he’s well practised at deciding who and what goes where. The Mortons farm across several districts and are active contributors to their rural communities.
Scott Wilson
Scott knows how to make an event happen, having run a public fair with his wife Angela for more than a decade. Together, they attract thousands of visitors each year to Crosshills Rhododendron Garden. The Wilsons are dry stock farmers and skilled plantsmen, growing rhododendrons and azaleas for New Zealand and international markets.
Mark Wootten
Mark is new to Kimbolton but an old hand at events and sponsorship. A former livestock buyer, he is now CEO of Talent Central and The Skills Hub, where he works to create training and employment opportunities for locals. These days, he’s wrangling people and opportunities rather than stock.
Ruth MacKenzie
Ruth is new to Kimbolton but brings extensive experience in events and marketing. She is Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Alumni at Massey University, where she focuses on telling the Massey story nationally and internationally. Ruth brings her communications and marketing experience to the festival team.
Berenice Jensen
Berenice and her husband Colin farm an established dairy farm at Kimbolton. She has long been involved with Manawatū Rural Support Services, supporting rural families across northern Manawatū. She is also an active member of Feilding Toastmasters and the Kimbolton Community Committee.
Darryl Coleman
Darryl is our money man, looking after the trust’s finances and Charitable Trust status. He and his extended family are dairy farmers in the district. A Chartered Accountant, Darryl works with rural sector businesses and serves on a range of boards and not-for-profit organisations.
Nick Weyland
Nick is a relatively new Kimbolton local, having moved to the village after a career in the building industry. His role with the festival focuses on organising volunteers and helping with logistics as the big day approaches. He’s enjoying village life while putting his practical experience to good use.
