Since launching the Otaki Kids Market in 2023, the mum-of-three from the Kapiti Coast has helped over 600 children learn business basics through a dedicated market space which encourages youth to be mindful of their products, production methods, and environmental impact.​

Led the Otaki Kids Market to win multiple awards, including the Sustainable Business Network Transformational Change category. This is for visionary leaders who are championing long-term, transformational changes towards a regenerative, circular economy. They are the individuals or teams that inspire and lead by example, driving systemic change that ensures people and nature thrive for generations to come.

I was incredibly honoured to be nominated for a Good Sort Award by the Kāpiti Coast District Council — a heartfelt recognition given to everyday people who go the extra mile in their community. It was a humbling moment to know that the work I’ve done with local initiatives like the Ōtaki Kids Market and community events hasn’t gone unnoticed. Being part of a community that values kindness, effort, and connection means the world to me, and this nomination was a beautiful reminder that small actions can leave a lasting impact.

I’m proud to share that the Ōtaki Women’s Community Club is a finalist in the 2025 Electra Business Awards! This recognition means a lot, as it highlights the strength of our community and the work we do together. I had the privilege of teaming up with a fellow club member to write the application, and it was a rewarding process to showcase the impact, dedication, and values that drive our club. Being named a finalist is not just an achievement for us as writers, but for every member who contributes to making the club a positive force in Ōtaki.

Otaki Market: Finalist in the Wellington Airport Community Awards: Health and Wellbeing.

Otaki Kids Market: Finalist in the Wellington Airport Community Awards: Child/Youth Development

Women's Group: Finalist in the Wellington Airport Community Awards, for Health and Wellbeing.

Nominated for the NZEA Awards for a Community / Non-Profit Event under 3,000 people. For the Ōtaki Kids Market, 2024 Otaki Christmas Market and the 2024 Camping and Craft Expo. While we didn’t take home the top prize, we’re incredibly proud to have been nominated—and even more thrilled with the fantastic feedback we received from the judges!

On this King's Birthday, we celebrate those whose service embodies the true spirit of community honours. Claire Roper is our perfect example - a volunteer whose dedication has led to national media recognition and, more importantly, has transformed lives. Her commitment to nurturing confidence, creativity, and sustainability in young people is exactly the kind of service we celebrate. Sometimes the most powerful changes start with the simplest intentions.

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I’m incredibly honoured to share that I was nominated for the New Zealand Leadership Awards 2025 for my work with the Ōtaki Kids Market. This recognition means a lot, as the market has become more than just a place to trade—it’s a space where young people learn real-world business skills, build confidence, and connect with their community. Being part of something that empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs has been a true privilege, and this nomination reflects the collective effort of everyone who’s helped grow the vision.

Porirua City Council, Te Hiko, Cannons Creek (Wesley Community Action). Honoured with an award in the category ‘Streets for People by People’ for its excellent work in co-design with positive change being driven by community members to create a safe and vibrant community heart.

My role was to support the Community Engagement team with their digital presence for this project, delivering landing pages and to manage social media. Read the article here

Collaborating with the events team, my role was to create a digital strategy to market and advertise the Matariki 2020 event across social media platforms and creating a supporting landing page.

Nau mai, haere mai ki, Porirua City. Join us to celebrate the Māori New Year 2020. Join us inside under the stars at Te Rauparaha Arena where there’ll be fun for the whole whānau. Experience the story of Matariki in our spectacular starlit setting, kapa haka performances, live music, a hearty hangi, and interactive visual light displays.

The Plimmerton Domain Dog Recreation Area (Te Papa Tākaro Kurī o Te Papa Rēhia o Taupō), serviced by Porirua City Council, was named Active Park of the Year.  The Active Park Award recognises the park’s commitment to accessibility, community engagement, and wellbeing. I was part of the small team who created the video entry for the "The Plimmerton Domain Dog Recreation Area" video entry. Active Park Award: The Active Park Award recognises the park's commitment to accessibility, community engagement, and wellbeing.

How to adjust communications in real time to deliver timely and relevant content

"We received excellent feedback on your presentation, and Porirua City Council was one of the most requested organisations by the delegates to interview when gathering insight for the 2022 agenda. As one of our standout speakers from last year, we wanted to reach out to invite you to participate in 2022." Bianca Almeida, Marketing Specialist, Akolade

WON; Working closely with the Marketing Manager and Videographer we created the award winning video for "At the Heart of Our City: Strategic Framework for Children and Young People in Porirua." which highlighted the strategy put together by the Principal Advisor for Children and Young People. Tompkins Wake Award for Better Policy and Regulation: Recognises the development of robust and effective evidence-based policy or local regulatory initiatives. Any policy, plan or regulatory initiative is eligible for this award. 

Telling the stories of some of the veterans at rest in Porirua Cemetery has become a lot easier. I worked closely with the Cemetery Manager and completed the installation of 16 QRS codes on distinctive red posts in the cemetery, off Kenepuru Dr. Visitors can scan the codes with their smartphone and it takes the user to the Council cemeteries website, where they can read a little more about the person buried in that gravesite. 

Nominated: During the 2020 Lockdown created a fluid, real-time digital strategy to manage Porirua City Council, Te Rauparaha Arena and Porirua Libraries. Adjusting our communications in real time to deliver timely and relevant content. This also required an online database solution for the Love Local Campaign, part of the Covid-19 recovery plan. Created a web based solution, allowing business owners to submit their details via a digital form and a Facebook Group, called Love Local - Porirua. Giving business owners and the local community to engage with each other.

Awarded: Collaborated with the Public Sector team at Condeco to create a series of content with a public sector focus, based in line with the G-Cloud Framework. G-Cloud Framework: G-Cloud 10 is the latest version of the government’s procurement system allowing all public sector organisations to access cloud technology and services from pre-approved suppliers, cutting out lengthy tender processes and red tape. As a member of the G-Cloud 10 system, Condeco’s solutions are now pre-approved and directly available to all public sector organisations.

PARTNERSHIP; Working closely with the Global Marketing Manager we created a successful partnership with IWFM, collaborating digital content, thought leadership and speaking opportunties. The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is the body for workplace and facilities professionals. Existing to promote excellence among a worldwide membership community of around 14,000 and to demonstrate the value and contribution of workplace and facilities management more widely. 

Partnership: Condeco Software is part of the WorkTech Academy partner programme. WORKTECH Academy is the global online platform and community for the future of work and workplace. I worked closely with the Worktech Academy digital team to establish a partnership thought leadership programme. Providing content to their digital thought leadership platform which also included podcasts and webinars. 

Partnership: Inspired Business Media is a business events and digital media company that produce industry-led events and digital content for senior executives to learn and connect with other professionals. Along with the Global Events Director we worked closely with this team to develop an official partnership, allowing our teams access to upcoming industry-led events, roundtables, interviews and producing thought leadership content for the Inspired Business Media blog.

Partnership: With endorsement from the Managing Director and CEO at SolX Consulting I collaborated with the Salesforce.com partnerships team, set up and managed SolX Consulting AppExhange landing page. The salesforce.com AppExchange is a fast and easy way to extend your businesses Salesforce experience, highlight best practice solutions and share your experience with a vast range of salesforce.com customers. This facility allowed us to showcase some of our best projects and apps.