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Committee

Our dedicated Executive Committee guides the Heretaunga Women’s Centre with diverse expertise, providing strategic direction and ensuring our programmes effectively support and empower women in the community.
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Fiona Fraser

Chair

Fiona Fraser has been with the Heretaunga Women’s Centre since 2022. Her expertise lies primarily in journalism, media and publicity, having been a radio host, writer and editor of NZ Woman’s Weekly magazine before moving to Hawke’s Bay and establishing a public relations practice. Raised by a feminist mother, Fiona has always been drawn to helping women thrive, and feels privileged to be part of the fabric and kaupapa of the Centre. She’s focused on building effective teams, growing sustainable funding streams and driving greater awareness of the important role the Centre plays in women’s lives.

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Vicky Taylor

Secretary

Vicky Taylor sits on our committee, helping with the governance of the Centre, with a particular focus on our marketing and brand management. Vicky has more than 20 years of experience working in the technology sector across the Asia Pacific region. Vicky is passionate about furthering the fortunes of women and joined the Centre because she wanted to give something back to the community and to women in particular.

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Karen Tobeck

Treasurer

Karen Tobeck joined the HWC Committee in July 2024.

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Aimee Sandilands

Committee Member

Aimee Sandilands joined the HWC Committee in November 2025.

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Sara Lucy

Committee Member

Sara Lucy joined the HWC Committee in October 2023.

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Committee Member

Anna Young joined the HWC Committee in June 2026.

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Suzanne Hoyt

Committee Member

Suzanne Hoyt joined the HWC Committee in June 2026.

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Gabi Cutfield

Committee Member

Gabi Cutfield joined the HWC Committee in June 2025.

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Vanessa Kelly

Committee Member

Vanessa Kelly joined the HWC Committee in February 2025.

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Support the Heretaunga Women’s Centre

As a charitable organisation, we rely on the generosity of people like you to help provide essential support for the wāhine of Hawke's Bay. Regular and one-off donations, corporate partnerships, and legacy donations all make an invaluable difference to the women in our community.