Taranaki Arts Festival Trust

Our Staff

The TAFT team are a dedicated and highly experienced collection of events professionals who together pool their expertise to create festival experiences unlike any other.

From event management to booking the best artists and developing effective press and marketing campaigns, the team’s expertise is second to none.

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Suzanne Porter

TAFT CEO
suzanne@taft.co.nz

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Emere Wano

WOMAD NZ Event Director & Programme Manager
emere@womad.co.nz

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Lisa Haskell

Arts Festival Manager
lisa@taft.co.nz

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Tetsu Garnett

Garden Festival Manager
tetsu@taft.co.nz

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Rebecca Johnson

TAFT Marketing & Communications Manager 
RebeccaJ@taft.co.nz

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Philippa Berry-Smith

Graphic Designer
philippa@taft.co.nz

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Michaela Blackman

WOMAD NZ Site Manager
mblackman@taft.co.nz

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Fran Bateman

Festival Support Coordinator 
fran@taft.co.nz

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Tracey Bell

Business Manager
tracey@taft.co.nz

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Craig Cooper

Taranaki Arts Festival - Artistic Director