Club committee & team
putting a NAME
to THE FACE…
the CLUB COMMITTEE
You can expect to see many of these friendly faces below floating around the Club at any given time.
The Masterton Club Committee gathers monthly and oversees all the higher-level decisions of the Club. They also plan and organise all of the great events the Club runs throughout the year.
andrew bunny Committee member
Andrew has been a member the club since about 2005 enjoy going for a beer and a catch-up with club members. Married with two children.
We farm out at Blackrock and it's been in the family since 1890 running shedding sheep and beef.
craig esler Committee member
A little bit about Craig coming soon…
Olivia Barnett-Jones
CLUB MANAGER
Olivia initially a Wellingtonion, has been living in Masterton since 2019, returning from Melbourne after a decade. You can find Olivia in the office during the week, but also behind the bar and helping in the dining room. Olivia also helps to ensure your special event or function runs seamlessly, along with the day to day running of the club.
vaughan smith
bar manager
A little bit about Vaughan coming soon…
tristan armitage
Vice President
Tristan has been a Financial Adviser for the last 12 years and is a director/shareholder of Umbrella Group (formerly AMP) in Masterton.
Prior to working in the Financial Advice industry, Tristan spent many years in the hospitality industry as a manager and owner.
Sandee lidbetter
President
Sandee Lidbetter has been living in Masterton since 1984. Married to Len and brought up her two children here. Currently is semi-retired.
Keith Hunt Committee member
Born and educated in Wairarapa, served on local youth organisations, director of Eastern and Central Community trust from 1992-1999 and the Regional Advisory Board of Westpac Trust from 1996-2000. Purchased a farm in the Wairarapa in 1997 and sold in 2012. Co-owner of Reeves Office Products Depot from 1998-2012. Former President of the Club 2014-2019.
Abby Esler Committee member
Abby Esler was born and raised in Masterton and has been a member of the Club since 2019. Abby is an Insurance Adviser and Director of Umbrella Group based in their Masterton office.
Lawrence Cheetham Committee member
Lawrence has enjoyed a lifetime farming sheep & beef, 15 years as a commercial property manager, and more recently as commercial manager, Composting New Zealand.
In addition he has contributed to the Wairarapa Ski Club, Opaki School Board of Trustees and Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce, and now your Masterton Club committee.
As a not-for-profit organisation he is aware that there is a fine balance providing a service for Club members and ensuring continuity, with the funding available.
PAUL STILES Committee member
Paul, semi-retired, has lived in Masterton most of his life and is proud life member of the club. Paul has given many years of service and has served on and off the committee for a period of 18 years.
chris gollins Committee member
Chris is a Masterton resident who returned.
He started school at Lansdowne in 1959 but his family moved to Wellington a year later. He returned in 2018 (the weather..) and opened a branch of his commercial real estate agency here. He has been a member of the Club since 2019.
Club team of staff
tori kawana
Bar & restaurant
A little bit about Tori coming soon…
Sophie couper
FUNCTIONS & FOOD
A little bit about Sophie coming soon…
Lisa Butler
Bar & restaurant
Lisa is a wonderful asset to the bar and restaurant team. Lisa always has a smile on her dial and is there to help with whatever you need on a regular night or function!
niamph bramwell-cooke - restaurant
A little bit about Niamph coming soon…
verena thawley restaurant
A little bit about Verena coming soon…