Meet the New Faces at Cato Bolam!

Trina Beard: Land Development Manager (Orewa Team)

Secret Talent: Trina’s artistic flair shines through her passion for painting, decorating, and crafting, making her a creative force both in and out of the office.

Favourite Pastime: Whether fishing, travelling, or immersing herself in home and garden projects, Trina finds solace and joy in the great outdoors.

Unusual Job: In her youth, Trina worked at an ice cream parlour, scooping countless servings a day and inadvertently sculpting impressively toned arms in the process.

Dream Skill: Trina harbours a secret ambition to master the game of chess, envisioning a triumphant victory over her father in a battle of wits.

Memorable Adventure: From soaring above the majestic Grand Canyon in a helicopter to racing quad bikes in the desert, Trina’s adventurous spirit knows no bounds.

Childhood Dream: While initially aspiring to be an architect, Trina’s journey led her to become a Landscape Architect, which beautifully blended her passion for design with her love for the outdoors.

Cameron Browne: Senior Planner (Manukau Team)

Favourite Pastime: Cameron’s love for music is boundless, evidenced by his extensive collection and occasional DJ gigs where he curates playlists that set the perfect mood.

Go-to Karaoke Song: When it’s time to hit the karaoke stage, Cameron opts for the classic anthem “All the Small Things” by Blink-182, ensuring every millennial joins in the chorus.

Unusual Job: During his university days, Cameron embraced the nocturnal rhythms of the city as a parking attendant, navigating its unpredictability from totally uneventful or downright crazy.

Memorable Adventure: Cameron’s month-long expedition in the Brazilian Amazon, filled with exotic fruits, hammock journeys down the river, and encounters with fascinating locals, remains etched in his memory.

Childhood Dream: From a young age, Cameron aspired to contribute to creating vibrant cities and communities—a passion that laid the foundation for his career in urban planning.

Emily McDonald: Senior Planner (Orewa)

Secret Talent: Emily possesses a remarkable talent for uncovering the perfect meme or GIF for any occasion, injecting a dose of light-hearted humour into our team’s group chat.

Favourite Pastime: Outside of work, Emily finds joy in spending quality time with friends and family, relishing life’s simple pleasures.

Unusual Job: Before delving into the realm of planning, Emily briefly served as a lifeguard, encountering her fair share of “code browns” but thankfully avoiding any dramatic rescues.

Dream Skill: Emily’s ultimate aspiration? Mastering the elusive art of perfectly folding fitted sheets—a task that continues to baffle even the most seasoned adults.

Memorable Adventure: Emily’s recent impromptu journey to Japan, fuelled by spontaneity and a thirst for adventure, holds a special place in her heart.

Childhood Dream: From aspiring farmer to police officer, Emily’s childhood dreams were as diverse as they were ambitious. Thankfully, her path to planning has proven to be incredibly fulfilling.

Hellen Robinson: Marketing Specialist (Orewa)

Secret Talent: Hellen’s vocal talent extends from the shower to the stage; she just loves singing.

Favourite Pastime: Any activity by the beach elevates Hellen’s spirits, making life all the more enjoyable.

Go-to Karaoke Song: Hellen’s choice is “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler. She relies on the crazy 80s arthouse video to captivate the audience, giving her a chance to remember how the lyrics go.

Unusual Job: With the barbers a no-show at a Father’s Day event, Hellen’s experience shaving around 30 Dads’ whiskers with zero experience was a unique challenge. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries, with only a couple of minor nicks on the day.

Dream Skill: Hellen dreams of mastering the guitar. She envisions herself sitting by a crackling beachside fire somewhere in the tropics with friends, enjoying a strum along.

Memorable Adventure: Embarking on a six-month odyssey through Southeast Asia, from the coral sand beaches of Bali to the vibrant streets of India, remains etched as one of Hellen’s most cherished adventures.

Hayley Ludolph: Civil Engineer (Orewa)

Favourite Pastime: Hayley’s bliss is found by, on, or in the water, where she feels most at home—especially when out on the boat.

Go-to Karaoke Song: While a stranger to karaoke, Hayley has given Sing-star a good go. *If there is ever a staff sing-off, maybe she’ll surprise us all!

Unusual Job: In high school, Hayley picked raspberries for a whopping $5 an hour. She remembers it as a fabulous job where there was far more eating than picking raspberries. 

Dream Skill: If Hayley could instantly master a skill, it would be the art of reversing a trailer, enabling her to take the boat out independently.

Childhood Dream: From lawyer to part-time artist and even envisioning motherhood to twin boys and twin girls, Hayley had a lot of busy ideas for what she would do when she grew up. Today, she is more than content with her two daughters, (who are not twins).

Nick Spencer: Senior Survey Technician (Henderson)

Childhood Dream: Nick’s childhood dream of becoming a musician reflects his lifelong love for music.

Dream Skill: If Nick could instantly master a new skill, it would be learning the drums, from metal beats to jazz rhythms, to jam along with his favourite musicians.

Memorable Adventure: Nick reveals his romantic side when he describes proposing to his wife in the picturesque setting of Samoa as his most memorable adventure to date.