Our Committee

Tracey Friend

Tracey Friend (JP)

Chairperson

Tracey is serving her fifth year on the Chamber and is honoured to be the chairperson for the coming year in her third term as Chair. She runs her own business in Dannevirke, Tararua Funerals Ltd, and is a big advocate for locally owned and operated businesses.

Alison Amboy

Alison Amboy

Deputy Chairperson

Alison operates the Regent Cafe in High Street in Dannevirke. She handles social media and the monthly newsletter, representing younger business owners in the Chamber.

Sharyne Wimsett

Sharyne Wimsett

Treasurer

Sharyne is a Senior Associate at MCI & Associates, a Chartered Accountant, and brings experience to the committee. She is actively involved in the community through Dannevirke Athletic Club and REAP.

Xavier Labutte

Xavier Labutte

Secretary

Xavier has been on the committee for several years as Secretary. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, gardening, and volunteering in the community.

Robynne Cload

Robynne Cload

Committee Member

Robynne has 18 years of experience in real estate and is a member of the After 5’s Sub-Committee, helping Chamber members network and grow their businesses.

Lindy Cooper

Lindy Cooper

Committee Member

Lindy owns Dannevirke New World with her partner Marty West. She has 15 years of experience in the supermarket industry and enjoys giving back to the community.

Buffy Mabey

Buffy Mabey

Committee Member

Buffy is the property manager for Property Brokers in Pahiatua and has been on the committee for several years. She is part of the committee that organizes the Christmas Parade.

Buffy Lock

Buffy Lock

Committee Member

After many years as a Vet nurse, Buffy is now the Clinic Manager at Tararua Vets. On the chamber committee she is a vital part of the Christmas Parade sub committee, a big job to bring big smiles to all at Christmas time. In her time off she enjoys exploring NZ’s great walks.

Caulder Woodfield

Calder Woodfield

Committee Member

Calder is a Financial Advisor for Thrive, an insurance business. He is new to the committee, bringing energy and new ideas to support local businesses.