What were you doing before you joined on with the Bartley's?
Before my role with the Bartley's, I was travelling abroad working as an au pair in the UK
What are some of your favourite things about Whanganui?
There's a certain feel to the place which is hard to explain.
You could summarise it by saying Whanganui feels like home. I think there are a lot of people who, like me, flew the nest and travelled only to end up missing the place an awful lot!
What have you learnt about yourself over the last two years during this uncertain time?
I've learnt the importance of slowing down a bit.
I think we get so used to rushing and having a full, busy schedule that sometimes it's not until we are forced to slow down, because of a lockdown in my case, that we realise how much we need to.
Which event in history would you most like to have been at?
January 23, 1922. The first day that insulin was used and was a complete success (I am type 1 diabetic).
Prior to insulin type 1 diabetes was fatal so to be present when it was successfully used on a dying 14-year-old would have been incredible.
What advice would you give your 15-year-old self?
Start saving now, life is expensive.
Which three people from history would you invite for dinner, and why?
Princess Dianna, Winston Churchill and Princess Margaret would certainly make for an interesting dinner party! I am intrigued by all three of them.
It would be interesting to hear their recount of many significant events in history, straight from the horse's mouth.
How would you like to see Whanganui in 50 years?
It would be great to see Whanganui continue to grow and see local businesses thrive.
What are some of your favourite things about Whanganui?
I love the Saturday morning Markets and Kai Iwi Beach, we are so lucky to have so many beautiful spots right on our doorstep.