Neil Duncan – General Manager
Please contact Neil for all enquiries concerning the day to day running of our Thrillseekers operation, and employment opportunities.
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Horse |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Family, Days off, Anything Canterbury rugby |
| Industry Experience: |
9 years cover all facets of the industry (previously Operations Manager) |
| From: |
Christchurch |
| Famous clients: |
Neil was a Raft guide for British entertainer, Michael Barrymore and also assisted Chelsea Clinton (former US President’s daughter) with a Bungy Experience at Thrillseekers. |
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Gavin – Assistant Manager, Jet Boat Driver, Quad bike
Raft and Bungy Guide
| Nickname: |
Gav |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
The great outdoors - trampng, photography, trail riding, 4WD, landscape gardening, travel , SAR. |
| Industry Experience: |
Actively involved in local Adventure Tourism for 25 years with over 4000 hours as a Commercial Jet Boat Driver |
| From: |
North Canterbury |
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Graham – Senior Raft Guide, Quad Bike, Bungy, and
Clay Bird Shooting Guide
| Nickname: |
Little G |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Travelling, Fishing, Watersports |
| Industry Experience: |
19 years - 3 countries |
| From: |
The Coromandel |
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Darryl – Senior Jet Boat Driver, Quad Bike, Bungy
Raft, and, Claybird Shooting Guide
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| Hobbies and Interests: |
Family, Jet boating, Fishing, Diving, Rugby |
| Industry Experience: |
4 years |
| From: |
Mid Canterbury |
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Dee - Activities Coordinator, Reception, Quad Guide
(soon hopefully:-) Bungy Assistant.
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| Hobbies and Interests: |
SAR, many sports, Socialising, and anything outdoors. |
| Industry Experience: |
2 years industry, 4 mths at Thrillseekers. |
| From: |
Fairlie South Canterbury |
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Andrew – Senior Mechanic and Quad Bike Guide, Bungy
Assistant
| Nickname: |
Andy |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Family, Duck Shooting, Claybird Shooting, Quad Biking and other motorcycling |
| Industry Experience: |
approximately 31 years |
| From: |
Nelson |
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Graeme - Senior Quad Bike and Bungy Guide
| Nickname: |
Big G |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Quad Biking, Animals, Family, Hiking |
| Industry Experience: |
7 years |
| From: |
UK |
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Nigel - Quad Bike Guide, Bungy Assistant, Jet Boat
Driver (Trainee)
| Nickname: |
Nige |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Jet Boating, Family, |
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Lynn - Reception at Hanmer Springs Booking Office
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Knitting, Family, Sewing, Theatrical Society
Darts, Bowls indoor and outdoor and many other sports. |
| Industry Experience: |
2.5 years |
| From: |
Hanmer Springs |
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Reuben - Reception at Hanmer Springs Booking Office
Also at the Ferry Bridge Base.
| Nickname: |
Reu |
| Hobbies and Interests: |
Snowboarding, Gym, Business Tourism,
Kick Boxing, Basketball. |
| Industry Experience: |
2.5 years |
| From: |
Christchurch |
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Angelika Dermech – Retail Manager
Angelika moved to New Zealand from Germany over six years ago and fell in love with our beautiful country AND a handsome ‘kiwi Cantab’ – now her husband. Angelika joined our company in 2005 and is passionate about retail and quality service. Please contact Angelika for all retail enquiries. |
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Johnny Mei – Accounts Executive
Johnny joined our team in 2005 and has an Honours in Bachelor of Commerce. Johnny is originally from China but has lived in New Zealand for over seven years. Please contact Johnny for all accounts enquiries. |
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Blair Hartland – International Marketing Manager
Blair has a vast background in the Travel industry having worked for Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism for over six years as the International Marketing Manager. Following this he began his own business, Tourism Frontiers, assisting tourism operators in marketing and promoting their activities & attractions off-shore. Please contact Blair for all International Advertising, Trade and Media enquiries. |
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Raina Roberts – Domestic Marketing Manager
Raina has an extensive background in Tourism having spent the last 11 years working in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Raina’s experience includes Marketing roles at the International Antarctic Attraction and Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism. Please contact Raina for all website and local Advertising enquiries. |
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| Clea Bartley - Marketing & Operations |
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| Clea is a recent recruit to the team, covering Domestic Marketing while Raina is on Maternity Leave and assisting John Smith in Christchurch Tramway Operations. She returned to New Zealand eight years ago, after twelve years in the UK, where she studied Drama. Clea has extensive marketing and sales experience and is delighted to be a part of Welcome Aboard! |
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Lynne Smith - Sales & Marketing Executive
Lynne moved to New Zealand from Australia 14 years ago and has been involved in tourism for the past eight years. Lynne has been a travel consultant with Pacific Travel and worked with Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism in the i-SITE as a frontline consultant and supervisor.
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