Angela, our CEO brings a deep business knowledge having worked in supply chain, operations and business consulting, mostly in the food industry before joining us. Everyday Angela is humbled to be working for such an amazing organisation and is deeply invested in our mahi. There is much work to be done in our sector and Angela is excited to be working with our partners to move the dial on food waste and food insecurity in the communities we serve.
DEBORAH MANNING
Founder & Strategic Engagement Advisor
Deborah is the founder of KiwiHarvest, an accomplished entrepreneur, and strategic engagement advisor with a passion for creating impactful change.
Deborah’s journey began with a profound desire to address the pressing challenges of food waste and food insecurity and make a positive impact on society. In 2012, from the back of her car, she founded KiwiHarvest in Dunedin expanding to Auckland in 2015. She further established the New Zealand Food Network in 2020 to support food rescues and food hubs across the country and provide a socially positive solution for businesses to provide surplus and short-dated food.
As our Strategic Engagement Advisor, Deborah plays a crucial role in helping establish and maintain relationships with our stakeholders while identifying emerging opportunities and potential challenges in a rapidly changing business environment.
Deborah sits on the boards of KiwiHarvest, New Zealand Food Network and New Zealand Food Waste Champions 12.3. Deborah was awarded an ONZM in 2024 for services to the community and environment. In 2025 Deborah was named Sustainability Leader of the Year in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Auckland
HARMONY HEREMIA-RYDER
Operations Supervisor
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Harmony is our Auckland Operations Supervisor and has worked in the food industry for several years prior to joining the team. Harmony is very excited to pursue a career in food rescue, helping provide food support to Kiwis in need. She can’t wait to learn more about the sector and what the role has in store for her.
Sam Beaumont
Account Manager - Donors (Auckland)
Sam joins us with a strong background in client relationship management and financial management. Sam decided to move away from banking and lending services to pursue work in a sector that has strong social responsibilities and outcomes. He is keen to fully engage in the benefits that food rescue will have for our environment both in protection of our land and our air. We are so pleased to have him onboard with KiwiHarvest.
Anne-Marie Friis
Head of Marketing & Fundraising
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Anne-Marie has extensive experience in International Food Marketing and has in recent years moved into the Charity sector. The role at KiwiHarvest enables her to put all of her food and charity experience to great use. Anne-Marie loves what we do at KiwiHarvest, helping feed our most vulnerable while also helping our environment, two critical issues facing NZ and the world..
Marcelle Domingo
Marketing Coordinator
With extensive experience in digital and content marketing, Marcelle brings a diverse background in education, heritage, commercial design and working with SME's to develop and execute marketing campaigns. Passionate about ethical marketing, Marcelle loves working at KiwiHarvest, and contributing to positive social and environmental outcomes.
Jennifer Stephens
Relationship Manager
Jennifer is our Relationship Manager here in Auckland and Invercargill. She joins us from a background in town center management, community advocacy, marketing, and event management. Jennifer is most looking forward to increasing KiwiHarvest’s capability to support those in need while reducing food waste in NZ. When Jennifer isn’t out and about meeting with food donors and recipients, you’ll find her on hiking and cycling expeditions around NZ either solo or with friends and family.
JEREMY
Warehouse Coordinator
KiwiHarvest Auckland
With a background in IT and heart dedicated to helping the community, Jeremy plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of food in and out of our warehouse. His passion for giving back makes him an invaluable part of our team. Plus, he always keeps the best music playlist going, making our warehouse a lively and fun place to be for our volunteers.
SETI TUALA
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Seti knows the food industry inside out from her years of experience working as a chef. She is now putting her experience and skills to good use for KiwiHarvest delivering good produce out to recipient agencies and helping them to work out what to do with it all!
Trey Teariki
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Trey has been working in the food industry since leaving school.
His mum is the Kris Jenner of Auckland with brothers, Terry, Tommy and of course Trey, (T rather than K for all of the children’s names). Trey has Kim Kardashian qualities as he is passionate about clothing and plans to have his own clothing brand one day. Trey will be out on the road and working in the KiwiHarvest warehouse.
LOLA RETI
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Lola has joined us from a food company in East Auckland.
Lola is Ngapuhi Raua Ko te arawa and is currently living in Pokeno. She is proud and very happy to be part of the team and serving her community ticks many boxes for Lola.
IAN LEUNG
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Ian has been on a journey of giving back, motivated by gratitude. Ian has a great sense of fulfillment and purpose in life. Having run a successful computer business during the IT boom in the 90’s this enabled him to semi-retire. Looking for ways to give back Ian started by purchasing food for foodbanks, moving on to volunteering with the Salvation Army and then understanding the huge impact that Food Rescue has he chose to volunteer with KiwiHarvest. Ian has now come onto the permanent staff of KiwiHarvest and is enjoying all the health benefits (physical, mental and spiritual) that comes with all the mahi at KiwiHarvest.
SHELDON SERFONTEIN
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Sheldon joined our crew in March 2025 as a Food Rescue Driver and has already become an integral part of our team. What drives Sheldon is more than just a job - it's a passion for giving back to the community. He's witnessed firsthand the struggle of affording daily meals and the impact of food waste. With a deep understanding of these issues, Sheldon finds joy in seeing the smiles on people's faces when he delivers rescued food, knowing he's making a real difference in their lives. With a heart for service and a commitment to kindness, Sheldon embodies the spirit of KiwiHarvest. We're thrilled to have him on board!
Dunedin
Darryn Graves
Operations Supervisor KiwiHarvest Dunedin
Darryn joins KiwiHarvest as Operations Supervisor for the Dunedin branch, bringing over thirty years of Sales and Customer service experience to his role. Darryn's family values and ambition of helping the community make a great fit for KiwiHarvest and we are happy to welcome him to the team
ALLAN CROAD
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Dunedin
Allan has been part of the team from the early days, first has a volunteer and then as one of Dunedin’s drivers. He is kept busy delivering good, nutritious food to our recipient agencies and collecting food from our amazing food donors. Al is also our resident handyman!
invercargill
Dwight Gray
Food Rescue Driver KiwiHarvest Invercargill
Dwight comes to KiwiHarvest with experience spanning farming, transportation, and the intricacies of the meat processing industry. A devoted father of three grown children, a grandfather of two, with two more blessings on the horizon. Beyond his professional endeavours, he finds solace in tending to his sprawling 70-acre farm, cherishing moments with his loved ones, and embarking on adventures in his caravan alongside his beloved wife.
Jennifer Stephens
Relationship Manager
Jennifer is our Relationship Manager here in Auckland and Invercargill. She joins us from a background in town center management, community advocacy, marketing, and event management.. Jennifer is most looking forward to increasing KiwiHarvest’s capability to support those in need while reducing food waste in NZ. When Jennifer isn’t out and about meeting with food donors and recipients, you’ll find her on hiking and cycling expeditions around NZ either solo or with friends and family.
queenstown
GARY HOUGH
Food Rescue Branch Lead & Driver
KiwiHarvest Queenstown
Gary is our Food Rescue Branch Lead in Queenstown and comes from a background in business and marketing management having previously worked for a family run tourism company. Since the pandemic hit Gary has been on the lookout for a new career path and when the opportunity to work for KiwiHarvest came up he thought it would be a great fit. Gary is keen to contribute more to his community and make a positive change so we are thrilled to have him onboard.
Carmel Sealey
Part Time Legend/ Driver/ Operations Assistant
KiwiHarvest Queenstown
Carmel is a super dedicated and hard working team player who is passionate about the role and steps up and delivers every week.
NORTH SHORE
Chrysty Fordyce
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest North Shore
Chrysty joins the North Shore team with a background in administration and is a super mum to her three beautiful children. Chrysty has been on the receiving end in times of need so she is really looking forward to working hard to make a difference and give back to those in need.
Nate Kaiki
Food Rescue Driver
KiwiHarvest Auckland
Nate joins the Auckland team with many years of experience in the courier and delivery business, making Nate the perfect person to navigate Aucklands busy roads. Passionate about food and serving his community, Nate is stoked to join KiwiHarvest as a Food Rescue Driver.
Our Board
DAVID KIRK
Board Chairman KiwiHarvest
David Kirk is familiar to many Kiwis through his achievements at the top levels of both business and sport. He captained the All Blacks to win the Rugby World Cup in 1987. In business, David is Co-founder and Chairman of Bailador Technology Investments. He is also the chairman of KMD Brands and Forsyth Barr, as well as director on multiple boards. He was awarded an MBE in 1988 and spent a period as an advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister.
SUNEIL CONNOR
Board Member / Treasurer KiwiHarvest
Suneil is the Group Chief Financial Officer for Service Foods. He is a Chartered Accountant, Committee Member & Treasurer of the Auckland Branch of the Institute of Directors, a Board Observer for CAANZ Auckland, board member of Auckland Foundation and New Zealand Food Network. Suneil holds the position of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for KiwiHarvest, New Zealand Food Network and Auckland Foundation.
DEBORAH MANNING
Board Member KiwiHarvest
Deborah is our Founder, bringing the food rescue concept to life in Dunedin in 2012 and Auckland in 2015. A qualified lawyer and physiotherapist, Deborah has worked in the public health system, various law firms and is an invited lecturer at the University of Otago as well as a past member of the Board of Advisors of the University of Otago Legal Issues Centre (UOLIC). Deborah is a member of New Zealand Food Waste Champions 12.3 – a coalition of 12 Champions from New Zealand’s food supply chain who are committed to halving food waste by 2030 (Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3) and being a leading voice in advocacy, strategy and education on food waste issues. Deborah was awarded an ONZM in 2024 for services to the community and environment.
SUZANNE O'LEARY
Board Member
KiwiHarvest
Suzanne is a Director of January Group – an executive search and recruitment firm. She was formerly a Partner at PwC leading the Supply Chain & Operations consulting service line assisting clients in the agribusiness, FMCG and 3rd party logistics sectors. Prior to that she worked as a supply chain manager in the automotive and FMCG sectors. Suzanne has a Commerce degree and post graduate qualifications in Supply Chain. She is a member of the University of Auckland Advisory Group for the Centre for Supply Chain Excellence and Women in Supply Chain. Suzanne comes to KiwiHarvest with 25-years experience with not-for-profit organisations as an active member of Downtown Rotary.
DEBBIE PERI
Board Member
KiwiHarvest
Debbie is an Associate Director at Datacom NZ, one of Aotearoa’s largest technology companies. She heads up the Auckland enterprise account and service management teams. Debbie has more than 20 years’ experience in leadership and executive roles in commercial, procurement, IT, strategy, sustainability, Te Ao Maori and transformation at Fonterra, Spark, UniServices / University of Auckland, Reserve Bank of NZ and Vodafone. Debbie has a law degree from the University of Auckland and a BA(Hons) from Harvard University. Debbie understands the importance of securing reliable and consistent sources of nutritious food and supplies to support communities and whanau because this was a key part of her voluntary work at the Auckland City Mission and at the University Lutheran homeless shelter that she led for four years in the USA.
ANGELA CALVER
CEO & Executive Director
KiwiHarvest
Angela, our CEO, brings a deep business knowledge having worked in Supply Chain, Operations and business consulting, mostly in the food industry before joining us. She is humbled and excited to join KiwiHarvest and looking forward to helping the team make a difference in the food rescue sector.
CIARA PRATT
Board Member
KiwiHarvest
Ciara brings over a decade of experience in the media and events industries. She has expertise in marketing, communications, and the successful execution of major events. Currently, Ciara is Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Live Nation Aotearoa working across a diverse portfolio of venues and live entertainment.
Prior to Live Nation, Ciara worked as a journalist across national and community print, digital, and magazine titles for leading media companies including Fairfax Media (now Stuff.co.nz) and Bauer Media. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism.
Ciara is thrilled to join the KiwiHarvest board and to contribute to the organisation's mission of promoting food sector sustainability and enhancing food security within communities.
