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 a variety of theatres, record labels, forestry companies and a County Showground. Peter holds a B.A. 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 5 year old son. Loree-Anne has been part of the Hawkins Family since the beginning of 2016 and has so far loved every minute!

Theatre Assistant: April Head

April began working at the Hawkins Theatre in January 2014, after taking a couple years away from the work force to raise two boisterous but adorable boys.  Prior to children April worked as a travel consultant, but had always wanted to do something in the Arts after growing up performing at the Hawkins Theatre for both dance and theatre.