Chair

Anika Whapshott is co-director of Blah Blah Marketing & Events and has called the Bay of Islands home for over 25 years. As a local business owner, she understands first-hand the rewards and challenges of running a small business in our community. As KKDBA Chair, Anika is passionate about connecting businesses, championing local voices and helping Kerikeri thrive.

Blah Blah Marketing

Treasurer

Janine Telfer is the founder of Insight Business Advisors, a Chartered Accountant and business coach with experience dating back to 2006.
She helps business owners understand their finances, achieve their goals and make their businesses work for them. As KKDBA Treasurer, Janine brings financial expertise and a practical understanding of the challenges facing local businesses.

Insight Business Advisors

Secretary

Cara Pinny is Director of Winning Employment Solutions and an experienced business owner and employer. She helps businesses build positive staff relationships through practical employment and health and safety advice, coaching and management support. As KKDBA Secretary, Cara brings an understanding of employers’ challenges and a passion for helping local businesses and their people succeed.

Winning Employment Solutions

Committee Member

Judy Terry of BizSpace brings a local business perspective and creative community connections to the KKDBA committee. Alongside her business involvement, Judy is also involved with Kerikeri Theatre Company. She contributes insight from both sectors, helping strengthen links between Kerikeri’s businesses, arts and wider community.

BizSpace

Committee Member

Based in Northland, I am the director of a planning consultancy specialising in resource management planning and property development. I work with clients to navigate the complexities of the planning process, providing practical advice and preparing both district and regional resource consent applications. My focus is on helping people understand their planning options, overcome regulatory challenges, and unlock the potential of their properties. I am passionate about supporting local property owners and developers to achieve their goals while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the Northland community.

Northland Planning and Development

Committee Member

Ann Court brings extensive local government experience to the KKDBA committee through her role as a Far North District Councillor. Her knowledge of council processes and local issues provides valuable insight into decisions affecting Kerikeri’s business community. Ann helps strengthen the connection between local businesses and council.

Councillor FNDC

Committee member

Clare Gordon of Flash Gordon Photography brings a creative eye and a local business perspective to the KKDBA committee. Through her photography, she helps people and businesses tell their stories and showcase what makes them distinctive. Clare contributes ideas and insights to help raise the profile of Kerikeri and its business community.

Flash Gordon Photography

Committee member

Wendy Putt of Putts Green Florist brings longstanding retail experience to the KKDBA committee. Her years in retail have given her valuable insight into customer service, changing shopping habits and what keeps a town centre vibrant. Wendy contributes a practical perspective to the committee, helping ensure Kerikeri’s retailers have a voice.

Putts Green Florist