-Harvey Newton's Dansa
Kia Ora! I established Two Spotty Dogs Ltd in 2023 following two decades of concept-to-completion event management. My background is in marketing, event facilitation and delivery, and relationship and stakeholder management. This work has spanned five continents and a fabulously diverse range of industries.
Approachable and blessed with excellent communication skills, I have a natural ability to foster connections with clientele ranging from small family businesses to Fortune 100 companies. I’ve worked in aviation, tech, wine, weddings, high-end luxury travel, the non-profit sector, and everything in between … and I love it all.
My passion for people and relationships encourages a client-forward approach to ensure your needs and the needs of your stakeholders are being not only heard but exceeded. I am simultaneously able to manage the big picture while maintaining tenacious attention to detail, producing meaningful events that tick all the boxes.
Originally hailing from the east coast of the USA, I now call Lake Wānaka on New Zealand’s South Island home with my Kiwi husband. When not in work-planning mode, I am generally in life-planning mode. In the moments between, you can find me on the ski slopes, in the yoga studio, out on Lake Wānaka swimming or boating, or cuddling our two spotty hounds.
If you have an upcoming project, be in touch. I’d love to help bring your ideas to fruition.
The original spotty dog, Ellie has a proclivity for scavenging, rabbit hunting and Houdini-level escapism.
With an unsurpassed will to dog, she overcame acute kidney failure and an unfortunate run-in with a ute tyre all within a six-month period - shout out to the amazing team at VetLife Wanaka for saving her twice. Now enjoying a phase of semi-retirement, she is the ultimate survivor and my very best girl.
A very special boy, Sargie’s disposition is defined by big energy and even bigger feelings. His favourite things are his big sis, a good stick, barking incessantly at nothing in particular, and running full tilt in circles. Once his battery has been sufficiently drained, he wins the prize for the best snuggle buddy.
-Mark Twain