Meet the Hawkins Theatre team

Facility Manager: Peter Hunt

Peter joined Hawkins Theatre in December 2009. Prior to emigrating to New Zealand Peter has had quite a varied work history from service on UK Ministry of Defence vessels around the world to working in a variety of theatres, record labels, forestry companies and a County Showground. Peter holds a BA honours degree in Music Industry Management from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. He resides in the nearby village of Hunua and is a volunteer firefighter for the local brigade.

Theatre Coordinator: Loree-Anne Smith

Loree-Anne comes from a Hospitality background but has always had a passion for Events. As well as working in numerous bars and restaurants she also worked for Auckland Libraries as an administrator. She loves meeting new people and when Loree-Anne's not working she loves to have dance parties in the lounge (or anywhere) with her two sons. Loree-Anne has been part of the Hawkins Family since the beginning of 2016 and has so far loved every minute!

Duty Manager: Madelynne South

Maddy South has joined the team in April 2022 and is looking forward to welcoming events back into the theatre as a Duty Manager. She is originally from Liverpool, UK and previously worked at Uxbridge Arts & Culture in Howick. She is passionate about live events and supporting young aspiring artists & musicians.  She is most at home back stage having worked across creative industries as a photographer and in many pop-up community workshops, exhibitions & live events.
Maddy has three gorgeous almost teenagers and is looking forward to reducing her hours as a taxi service and working weekends at the Hawkins Theatre now her eldest has got his learners licence!