As Chief Executive, Bridget blends her extensive financial experience with her passion to see growth within the Whanganui community. Bridget places a high value on respect, trust and empathy, striving to create an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to achieve their personal and professional goals. Bridget has a vision to further the union's success, shaping a dynamic future for rugby in our region.
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Contact:
bridget.belsham@whanganuirugby.co.nz
027 285 9010​​​​​​​

Having been at the Union since 2013 Kim will be a familiar face to most. Always bringing a laugh to the team, Kim assists in all of the Financial Administration along with many other tasks within the office.

Contact:
kflower@whanganuirugby.co.nz
027 689 0111

Following 26 years away, Jason returned to New Zealand in March 2022. He has spent time developing the game of rugby during his time in Australia, England and the U.S. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge to our team developing players and coaches across all grades.

Contact:
jason.liddle@whanganuirugby.co.nz
027 389 1073

Originally from Bay Of Plenty Amon moved to Palmerston North in 2023.

A rugby and touch referee currently in his 16^th year. Amon has refereed in the Bay Of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu and now Whanganui regions.

Having been involved with all levels of rugby including Representative fixtures such as Heartland, NPC, FPC, as an Assistant Referee.

Amon brings a great passion to our union. Wanting to grow the refereeing and playing space here in Whanganui.

Contact:
amon@whanganuirugby.co.nz
022 315 4824

Sosoli joined our team in 2020 after returning home to Whanganui. Her passion is in the Womens and Girls space seeing more females participating in rugby. Sosoli brings her experience and knowledge as a rugby player, having played on the international stage for both Black Ferns and Manusina.

Contact:
​​​​​​​Sosoli.Talawadua@whanganuirugby.co.nz
​​​​​​​027 359 7115

Peter transferred to Whanganui over three years ago having previously worked and coached at the Hawkes Bay Rugby Union for many years. Peter has been involved with rugby all his life and played at first class level for Hawkes Bay and Wellington. He brings a lot of technical knowledge and experience to the Union.

Contact
osh@whanganuirugby.co.nz
​​​​​​​021 244 2058​​​​​​​

Whanganui born Lachlan has an undoubted passion for rugby. Playing right through the junior rugby grades for Whanganui Marist, Lachlan went on to play schoolboy rugby for Whanganui City College and Ruapehu College. Lachlan has represented Whanganui at U16 and U18 age-grades. Lachlan is also a valued referee, having refereed up to Womens Club level as well as officiating Girls Representative rugby in the 2023 season. Lachlan looks forward to introducing rugby into all of the local schools and assisting in further developing rugby at the grassroots level.

Contact:
lachlan@whanganuirugby.co.nz
​​​​​027 359 9490​​​​​​​