Fiona McMillan
Chairperson
Fiona is the Employment Law Partner at Lane Neave, Auckland. She has been practicing law since December 2007. Lane Neave is a full service law firm with offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
The North Shore Theatre and Arts Trust Board
The PumpHouse Theatre is governed by the North Shore Theatre and Arts Trust. The Board for the 2025 – 2026 financial year are:
Jill Thomas
Deputy Chairperson
Jill has over 30 years in consumer marketing, making a significant contribution across organisations by increasing profitability and market share through innovative traffic generating campaigns.
Brenda Magee
Treasurer
Brenda was a member of the New Zealand Institute of Accountants from 1970 until she retired in 1999. Her working life was mainly with Inland Revenue in the audit division.
Teresa Sokolich
Secretary
Teresa Sokolich was a founding member of Auckland Theatre Company where she also worked as the production manager and associate producer at venues around Auckland.
Margie Hart
Margie is an enthusiastic supporter of all the arts, and especially The PumpHouse.
Experienced as a performer, musical director and judge she is a life member of North Shore Music Theatre.
Peter Baird
Most of Peter’s working life was in accounting and office administration roles.
He particularly enjoys the musical side of the arts.
Michelle Atkinson
Michelle is an experienced governor, serving over five years as board member at Auckland District Health Board where she was Deputy Chair of statutory committees and a Trustee of Starship Foundation.
Brendon Upson
Brendon’s day job is in software and technology, predominantly for Mining and Construction companies. He enjoys bringing structure and strategy to the vibrant, ever changing world of the arts.
Braydon Priest
Braydon works across live events, broadcasting and marketing, producing community and music events, brand activations, television and radio shows and theatre productions.
PumpHouse Theatre Staff
Our paid staff look after the day-to-day running of the theatre – from ticketing to cleaning, Health and Safety to Community Engagement, they make sure the theatre is a fun, educational, safe and friendly part of our community.
James Bell
Business Manager (Kaiwhakahaere Whare Tapere)
Meg Andrews
Ticketing & Marketing Coordinator (Tīkiti and Kairuruku Hokohoko)
Mags Delaney-Moffatt
Community Engagement Coordinator (Urunga Hapori)
Mark Wilson
Venue Tech & Caretaker (Kaihāpai o Muri & Kaitiaki)
Helena Easey
Administrator (Whakahaerenga)
Casual Staff and Volunteers
Our team of enthuastic and dedicated casual staff and volunteers support events at The PumpHouse with their skills and expertise.
Tash Lay
Venue Hire Coordinator (Kairuruku Pureitanga)