meet the team

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

One of the original members of Nourished for Nil. She grew up in Taupo and moved to Hawke's Bay with her children in 2007. Nikki has spent much of her life trying to do her bit for Mother Earth by composting and recycling. Her dream is to see the throwaway mentality in society replaced with a ‘reuse, recycle, reduce’ outlook.  Being part of Nourished for Nil gives Nikki the opportunity to address the food waste issue in Hawke’s Bay.

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. 

Mike Shakespeare has been part of the Nourished for Nil team since mid 2017 and the director of the board since 2018. Mike lived in Australia employed as a managing director at Watties and settled back in Hawke’s Bay several years ago. Ever since he has devoted his time and energy to the food rescue group. His expertise and know-how is a highly valued asset to the organisation.

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. A Father of 4 and he is happily married and lives in the Whakatu Area.

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Jane joined the team in 2018 as a volunteer. Jane's passion for food rescue quickly saw her assume the role of Friday night supervisor. Then in 2021 she became a part-time employee in charge of making food parcels for all agency referrals, our grocery stock coordinator and volunteer administrator.  Jane's daily role at Nourished is instrumental in the successful running of our organisation. She is Hastings born and bred, mother of 2 girls, living back in Hawke's Bay after many years overseas.

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Lisa was born and bred in Hawke's Bay 

and has spent the last 17 years working as a Department of Corrections officer.  After Cyclone Gabrielle she set up a vintage coffee and food caravan where she fed anyone who was in need of food, mentored young people and created a safe place to land. Lisa is passionate about helping people reach their potential and will go to great lengths to support them in their journey.  

In her spare she loves spending with her whanau and riding her motorcycle. 

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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 3, she has also spent a fair bit of time travelling overseas. In 2022, she started looking to give back to the community in a way she hadn't before and joined the Nourished for Nil team in 2022. Like everyone else on the team, Donna cares deeply about food waste and is passionate about sustainability. When she's not working, she loves spending time with her whanau and friends. 

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