Staff

Nigel grew up in Northern West Coast and spent his childhood white baiting and exploring the relics of lost gold and early coal industry towns. He’s also been heavily involved in classic/vintage vehicle restorations. Combined with a broad background in customer service, workshop management and mechanical engineering, Nigel is a great fit for our Museum.

In his spare time, Nigel is a musician, artist and cook. His baking skills are particularly well appreciated.

Based mostly from her home office in neighbouring Le Bons Bay, Carol Witty Osgood looks after the Museum’s buildings and facilities and also manages the accounts.

Carol grew up in Christchurch but has lived in Le Bons Bay for over 15 years.

With her partner, Ciarán, she also runs a small business managing holiday rental accommodation and is involved in several local trusts.

Carol is passionate about young people and education and enjoys using her organisational skills to facilitate learning experiences for people.

Raukohe Hallett is our wonderful Visitor Host. Born and raised in Ōtautahi, her whakapapa connections are to Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Kahungunu. Raukohe is welcoming and hospitable with a basket full of stories. She generously shares her knowledge of history and te ao Māori with museum visitors.