Rita, a native of Canada, moved to New Zealand in 2004. For ten years she managed conferences in Canada and New Zealand.
She then transitioned to managing sporting events in Nelson for ten years, including the South Island Masters Games.
An adventure seeker, she enjoys hiking, skiing, kayaking and anything that gives her an adrenaline rush. She loves exploring other cultures and has visited 58 countries so far.
Rita works as our Business Events Lead, positioning Nelson as a desirable place to host conferences and events. She promotes upcoming events through social and print media and administers the It’s On website to maximise exposure for events in our region.