THE PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS OF

Executive Committee

COMMITTEE 2025/2026

The Business Bay of Islands Executive Committee is made up of local business owners and representatives who volunteer their time to guide the strategic direction of the BBOI. The committee meets monthly to discuss regional business issues, coordinate working groups, and ensure the Bay of Islands continues to thrive as a place to live, work and visit. 

If you have something you’d like raised, please contact us via email info@businessboi.co.nz.

Lesley Lucas - Chairperson
CHAIRPERSON

Lesley Lucas
Unforgettable Fun

Ph: 027 830 0388
Email: chair@businessboi.co.nz

SECRETARY
TREASURER

Irwin Wilson
Far North Holdings Ltd

Ph: 09 402 5659
Email: treasurer@businessboi.co.nz

ADMINISTRATOR

Steph Godsiff
Blah Blah Marketing

Ph: 021 122 9307
Email: info@businessboi.co.nz

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Julie Kidman
Great Escape Sailing
Networking & Education Working Group

Vanessa McKay
Carino Wildlife Cruises
Community Events Working Group

Andy Corson
Northland Safety
Membership Working Group

Christine Moses
Tapeka View & Stella the Excella
Memebership Working Group

Ryan Doherty
Explore Group
Marketing Working Group

Charles Parker
CP and RP Commercial Holdings Ltd
Marketing Working Group

Chris Galbraith
Far North Holdings Ltd
Opua Gateway & Marine Working Group

Dean Peters
Marine Electrics Opua
Opua Gateway & Marine Working Group

Rex Wilson
Gold n Gifts
Retail Working Group

JOIN US - BECOME A MEMBER

Become a member of Business Bay of Islands and access valuable business connections, visibility, learning, and a collective voice - all in one membership.
Membership is $160 + GST per year.