Friends of Plunket

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  Michele A’Court

  Michele A’Court was voted Female Comedian of the Decade at the most recent Comedy Guild Awards. A regular guest on TV3’s 7 Days, she is also a freelance writer with a weekly column in the Christchurch Press and turns up regularly on various radio networks as a social commentator.

  She puts her energy and stamina down to being a Plunket baby almost half a century ago and, 18 years after the birth of her own daughter, is still grateful to Plunket for helping them both through those first few months.

  Michele enthusiastically – and literally – lends her voice to Plunket’s promotional campaigns.

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  Jackie Clarke

  Jackie Clarke gave up house cleaning when she discovered people would pay to hear her sing. Once she realised live performance was a license to play dress up, her career path was set. Consequently she’s performed with everyone from the NZSO to Dave Dobbyn and beyond!

  Jackie is no stranger to television or stage, and loves belting out the odd show tune. She even finds time to sing in the a cappella gospel choir Jubilation as well as powerhouse vocal quartet The Lady Killers. Jackie is also a sought after MC at corporate events because she can speak and sing and scrubs up reasonably well in a sparkly frock!

  Plunket is delighted that Jackie generously lends her time, both at national events and donating her considerable talents for our charity auctions.

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  Trelise Cooper

  Trelise Cooper is one of New Zealand's most successful and internationally accomplished fashion designers.

  Her designs have featured in magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Women's Wear Daily and InStyle and featured on the television series Sex and the City. Customers include Miley Cyrus, Reese Witherspoon, Liv Tyler, Prince, Suri Cruise, Julia Roberts, Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Lohan and The Pussycat Dolls.

  A woman’s first Trelise Cooper experience is the start of a lifetime love affair. Designing with the philosophy ‘Fashion is the theatre of dreams’ in mind, every piece in the range has been lovingly crafted using diverse fabrics and finishes to the final exotic result which ultimately pleases both the wearer and the observer.

   

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  Nerida Cortese

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  Shane Cortese

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  Dave & Camille from Classic Hits

  Dave Smart and Camille Guzzwell have been hosting the breakfast show on Classic Hits since early 2007and love connecting Wellingtonians with their city and making them smile. They are on air weekdays, 6 - 10am in Wellington on 90.1FM and Kapiti on 92.7FM plus their best bits play Sunday mornings between 6 and 9am - nationwide on the Classic Hits network.

  Dave and Camille are both parents of young children and have made the most of what Plunket has to offer.

  You don't go to school to learn how to be a parent. Plunket teaches you the hardest job in the world. And we think they are an incredible group of people playing a vital role in our community.

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  Sarah Ulmer

  Sarah Ulmer, mum to Lily, is one of New Zealand’s best known sportspeople and a former cyclist of true world-class standing.

  A World and Olympic Champion, back-to-back Commonwealth Games Champion, Commonwealth Games and World Record Holder, New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year, and the first New Zealander to win an Olympic cycling gold.

  She retired from cycling in 2007 to concentrate on her events and clothing business SUB.

   

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  Pippa Wetzell

  Mum of three children under five, Pippa is best known as the former co-host of TVNZ’s Breakfast show.

  She is currently enjoying being at home doing her ‘dream job’, being a mum!

  Pippa gives very generously of the little time she has to promote and fundraise for Plunket.

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  Lisa O'Neill

  Fashion stylist and motivational speaker Lisa O’Neill has been running workshops for the past five years to help women to look the very best they can. 

  Lisa says she “loves the challenge of working with women who have given up all hope of looking good, because of a change in body shape or income. Many women I work with are shopping constantly but still have ‘nothing to wear’. My philosophy is that having the right stuff is better than having lots of stuff”

  Plunket is proud to partner with Lisa and Farmers to present What a Woman Wants, a fabulous, fun show for all ages.

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