The B+LNZ Regional Team are most farmers’ first point of contact.
- Find out who your local Extension Manager is here (PDF, 568 KB).
- For general B+LNZ contact details see the Contact Us page.
Key contacts at B+LNZ Genetics:
- Beef Genetics Operations Specialist: anna.boyd@blnzgenetics.com
- Sheep Genetics Operations Specialist: sarah.powdrell@blnzgenetics.com
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B+LNZ regional team map
Meet our regional team
Justine Kidd
General Manager Extension
Jason Griffin
Lead Extension Manager (North Island)
Hannah Blakely
Lead Extension Manager (South Island)
Olivia Weatherburn
National Extension Programme Manager
Charles Taituha
Māori Agribusiness Advisor
Huia Cook
Kaiāwhina Whenua Māori
Penny Munro
PA to GM Extension & Extension Group Coordinator
Mark Harris
Senior Extension Manager
Pania King
Māori Agribusiness Advisor
Fiona White
Extension Coordinator
Mikaela Greig
Extension Manager – Western North Island
Renee Cummins
Extension Coordinator
Katrina Stead
Extension Manager – Northern North Island
Kayla Tattley
Extension Coordinator
Alison Forbes
Extension Manager – Eastern North Island
Rebecca Smith
Regional Extension Associate
Laura Davis
Extension Manager – Mid Northern North Island
Rachel Jukes
Extension Coordinator
Kristin Kirkpatrick
Extension Manager – Northern South Island
Courtenay Chenery
Extension Coordinator
Minna Wilson
Extension Manager – Central South Island
Rebecca Nind
Extension Manager – Central South Island (parental leave)
Dean Sinnamon
Extension Manager – Otago
Theresa Laws
Extension Coordinator
Sam Stewart
Economic Service Manager, Northern North Island
Michael Flett
Lead Economic Service Manager (North Island)
Annabelle McHardy
Economic Service Manager – Eastern North Island
Wendy Dewar
Economic Service Manager – Northern North Island
Hannah Brewer
Economic Service Associate (South Island)
Jenny McGimpsey
Lead Economic Service Manager (South Island)
Sharyn Price
Economic Service Manager – Central South Island
Esnes Gray
Economic Service Manager – Northern South Island