Hayden Porter
What do you do? I am a Tourism and Hospitality consultant and professional director for a number of Tourism based businesses in New Zealand and the Pacific.
What value do you bring to the Destination? More than 30 years’ experience in a wide variety of Tourism and hospitality-based businesses. The majority of which has been in CEO, General Management, and Director roles in hotels, destination management, hospitality venues and major events. I am a founding Director of Taupo Moana Group Holdings (a Tuwharetoa owned business) almost 10 years ago that now have a number of Tourism investments in the Taupo region, collectively one of the largest employers in Tourism in the Taupo region and continue to look for significant new opportunities in the region.
What do you love about Taupō? I love that Taupo has so much to do for the active person, there is really something here for everyone. The lake, the rivers, bike tracks, amazing walks and natural beauty of the region are a major drawcard. There is also high-quality hospitality options and a strong sense of Māori culture, as well as more slow paced things to do as well. I love the water so boating and fishing are passions of mine that thrive here.
Simon Jolly
What do you do? Managing director of Chris Jolly Outdoors in Taupō.
What are your specialist areas? Anything in the outdoors.
What do you love about Taupō? Taupō is the ultimate adventure playground. I have spent thousands of hours on our many spectacular rivers fly fishing, my passion has always been about being out in the open.
Sandra Greenslade
What do you do? District Councillor - Tūrangi-Tongariro ward
What are your specialist areas? Economic & Business (associate).