Company Board
Seaview Marina Ltd's board comprises three directors appointed by Hutt City Council. Communications to the board should be directed to the Marina's office.
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Peter Steel, Board Chairman (from 28 May 2021)Peter has degrees in Engineering and Economics and has had a career as a Consulting Engineer, with over 35 years experience in the design and implementation of a wide range of civil and infrastructure projects. Another area of expertise is infrastructure asset management to optimise life cycle costs and performance risks for infrastructure assets. His career has involved senior positions with the Beca Group, KiwiRail and the Australian SMEC Group.
He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Fellow of IPENZ as well as a Member of the Institute of Directors.
Peter has substantial experience in the design and construction of port, marina and coastal protection projects as well as urban design and infrastructure for commercial/residential building projects.
Peter is a past President of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce and has been Councillor and Deputy Chair of Weltec Polytechnic as well as Councillor for Weltec and Whitireia's Combined Council.
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Rick Wells, Board Member (from April 2021)I am passionate about facilitating the growth and success of New Zealand businesses (& "NZ Incorporated") through adding value as an independent director or mentor for small to medium size businesses. I have in depth experience in overseeing the creation of, and in the international licensing of, unique world class products.
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Tui Lewis, Board Member (from December 2022)Tui is 66 years young and has been married to Gary for 43 years, living in their first home in Petone. Enjoying the friendships of old and new neighbours in their street.
Tui has always been involved in the community in one form or another and through this involvement, she was introduced to the local government. For three terms now Tui has represented and advocated for the Harbour Ward and is proud to be doing so again this triennium along with being Deputy Mayor.
Tui has been self-employed for 20 years before becoming a Councillor and has experience in hospitality and retail, her last role before going full-time on Council was supporting her husband in his contingency planning business.
Tui's happy places are long walks in Belmont regional park, enjoying the solitude of a beach walk, the garden, and sharing a meal with friends and family.
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Sarah Rusholome, Board Member (from July 2025)Sarah Rusholme is an Institute of Directors chartered board director and chief executive, bringing her experience leading council-controlled organisations and the not-for-profit entities to the Seaview Marina Ltd. board. She is the CEO of the Little Miracles Trust, New Zealand's national neonatal charity, supporting families with babies born too sick or too soon across Aotearoa - and serves as a trustee of Te Manawa in Palmerston North, Okiwi Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust & SpacePlace-Carter Observatory. Sarah lives in Eastbourne with her whānau.
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Kit Nixon, Board Member (from July 2025)After working for many years in the UK, Europe, South Africa and Fiji, Kit returned to New Zealand to continue a career which over time included senior executive, CEO, and Board positions in both the public and private sectors. Predominantly in the Tourism and Hospitality sectors, the variety of Kit’s experience ranged from Corporates to SME’s, involved in transport (Marine and Coach), accommodation, food & beverage, and people. Kit lives in Greytown in the Wairarapa and currently works alongside a number of SME businesses as an advisor. |