Catherine is passionate about nature, education and giving back to the community. She has 15 years of experience working as a lawyer and has previously been on the board of the Marlborough Falcon Trust and Marlborough Kindergarten Association. Catherine's legal knowledge and skills are particularly suited to ensuring due process, compliance with legal obligations and to help govern the trust. 

Talia has been the Secretary of the PVOC Trust for several years now and currently lives at the centre with her two daughters. Talia takes care of all the bookings, enquires and generally keeps everyone on track. Previously a Kindergarten teacher, Talia now home educates their children while co-ordinating several other projects / groups in the local community. She is the muscle behind the wetland development and is a problem solver extraordinaire for all things around camp.

Graeme first discovered the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre in the late nineties and has been enjoying the camp and the environs ever since. Graeme started in the role of water testing, and has made his way to chairman., and now is our property manager for the trust. The excitement of watersliding with his children has now been replaced with the excitement of watersliding with his mokopuna! Graeme is very proud to be part of the dedicated team that continues to provide a great facility to young Marlburians for schooling, conservation, and outdoor experiences. 

An ex pupil of Pine 

Valley School, Brian has come full circle to spend time back in service to the facility. Brian brings many years experience in governance of schools. Currently Chair of Marlborough Girls' College Board of trustees. Previously chair of Renwick Primary school board -  6 years. Brian is passionate about ensuring every student in Marlborough has the opportunity to be the best they can be.

Rowan is the representative for the Department of Conservation. Rowan brings with him vast knowledge about native flora and fauna and, about our local area. He enjoys sharing his passion for environment and conservation and, has worked with several groups visiting the PVOC. Originally from Golden Bay, he is now based in Renwick and works as the Supervisor - Biodiversity for DOC Wairau / South Marlborough.

Hamish is a local of the Northbank, managing his own property just up the road from camp. He is also an accountant at WK+ in Blenheim. This unique mix of skills makes Hamish a brilliant fit for managing the finances for PVOCT.

As soon as Jess moved back to Blenheim, her father, then Chair of the PVOC invited her along to a meeting. After years of attending camps at PVOC, and volunteering in a range of community groups, joining the PVOC committee was the next logical step. 

Jess is passionate about the natural environment, and creating opportunities for all tamariki to experience it hands on.

Val has been farming in Pine Valley for 50 years and appreciates the history and environment.

Her children were 2 of the last 4 children to attend the Pine Valley school that closed in 1982. 

She has been heavily involved in administration until recently. Val feels that her and Lloyds lives have been enriched by all the friendships they've made.

Blair has been a supporter of the centre for many years. He first visited the PVOC as a teacher with his class in 2005. Blair is a teacher at Blenheim primary school, and his years of experience means he has valuable insight into how the centre can cater to school groups.

Lloyd enjoyed an adventurous rural upbringing so encourages all young people to explore the outdoors and challenge their comfort zone.

He has had much satisfaction in designing the playgrounds and bbq areas over 50 years and seeing the enjoyment it brings.