Christina McBeth
Christina has been passionate about social issues since she was a child and has always liked volunteering. She found food rescue to be the perfect platform to address her desire to help others in a sustainable way, while addressing the food waste issue. A mother of three boys and trained as a Chiropractor, she is happily married and living in Havelock North.
Mike Shakespeare
Mike Shakespeare has been part of the Nourished for Nil team since mid 2017 and the director of the board since 2018. Mike was previously an international director at Heinz Watties Australasia, and has since settled back in Hawke’s Bay. Ever since he has devoted his time and energy to Nourished for Nil, where his expertise and know-how is highly valued.
Marion Shakespeare
Marion joined the team in 2017 as a volunteer helping bag potatoes. Fast forward and she is now the produce coordinator and all around back room magician. Any food that comes in or goes out does so under her watchful eye. Never one to be idle, Marion comes to work early and leaves late every single day of the week.
Zolton Tolchard
Zolton was born in Ashburton and moved to Hawke's Bay with his family in 1988. He is passionate about climate change, sustainability and social Issues. Nourished for Nil allows him the platform to realise those passions and feels extremely fortunate to be part of the Nourished for Nil team. Zolton was employed by Watties and other local industries for many years in various operations and site management roles.
Grayson Crosswell
Grayson joined Nourished for Nil in 2026 with experience in local transport and warehousing logistics. Hawke’s Bay born and bred, he is a whiz on the forklift and keeps our busy warehouse running smoothly. Grayson is stoked to be working with an organisation making such a great contribution to the community.
Tracey Wogan
Tracey and her family made the move to Hawke's Bay in 2013, leaving the big smoke of Auckland for the greener pastures of her husband's childhood town. Tracey has worked as a writer, editor, communications specialist and accountant - all skills she puts to good use in her work for Nourished for Nil. She is excited to be contributing to the Hawke's Bay community, and loves being part of such a motivated, purpose-driven team.
Donna Bird
Originally from Wairoa, Donna settled in Hawkes Bay in 2012. Having worked as a teacher for 35 years Donna has spent much of her life giving her time and energy to others. A dedicated mum of three, she has also spent a fair bit of time travelling overseas. Donna joined the Nourished for Nil team in 2022, and cares deeply about food waste and is passionate about sustainability. When she's not working, she loves spending time with her whānau and friends.
