Tara Wilson
Events Lead
How do you keep active?
I love playing hockey and getting outdoors with my kids, I enjoy most team sports, HIIT classes, and getting out for the odd run through the bush is always a goodie 😊
What events have you participated in?
Auckland Half Marathon 2018, Tough Mudder 2017 & 2018, Omaha Half Marathon & 10km 2017, and hopefully add a few more to the bucket list.
Are you training for anything right now?
Yes... SUMMER 😊
How long have you been working in events?
10 years
What does your role involve?
My role involves anything to do with the start-finish area, entertainment, vendors, prizegiving’s etc.
I am involved with the promotion in schools and trying to get more kids to participate in our events.
Part of my role is also the design and ordering of things like merchandise, medals, bib numbers, and awards.
I also have fun doing the nitty-gritty with creating events and entry pages in the back end of the registration system.
Why events?
Events is something I am very passionate about and always found interesting, there are always new and innovative ideas on how to run events and how to make current events better.
The most rewarding thing about working in events is seeing people take on challenges and completing goals.
I love working in a team environment and working with new groups and meeting new people
Hayden Bell
Events Coordinator
How do you keep active?
I love Running, and running around after my 3 kids
What events have you participated in?
Taupo Ultra Marathon x 2; Rotorua Marathon x 2; Tarawera Ultra Marathon; Auckland Marathon; Omaha Half marathon; Wild Kiwi; Kings Back Yard Ultra; I’ve also been a regular participant in the Sport Northland Events Run Walk Series since 2016
Are you training for anything right now?
Yeah, another Taupo Ultra in October
How long have you been working in events?
Since October 2023
What does your role involve?
My role involves everything on course at our events; marking out courses, placing marshals, traffic management; right down to portaloo placements. When it's not an event week I can be found in the office planning for future events like recruiting volunteer groups, booking council reserves, and putting together traffic management plans.
Why events?
I’ve been a regular participant in the run walk series which has given me so much, I thought it was time to give back.
JOSEFINA MARATEA
Events Coordinator
How do you keep active?
I do lots of hockey coaching and play when I can and I go to the gym for personal training.
I also have a full schedule with my kids’ activities 😊
What events have you participated in?
Sadly none. My hockey life keeps me quite busy and most of my physical activity is spent there.
Are you training for anything right now?
I like to stay fit for my mental and physical health. So yes, I’m training for myself 😊
How long have you been working in events?
Since May 2024
What does your role involve?
My role involves replying to any enquiries from participants, helping them with anything they might need, especially around registrations and payments. It also involves sorting entertainment and vendors and organising prizes for each event. Another part of my job has to do with the website and social media.
Why events?
I have worked in sports for many years but never doing events. The opportunity was there, and I took it. I am absolutely loving my job, and part of it is thanks to the amazing team I am part of 😊
