BBCP Staff

Our people are the backbone of the BBCP. We are fortunate to have a committed and experienced team of energetic staff who are eager to serve this local community. Meet the team:

Rachel Orr

Kaiwhakahaere / Manager

In February 2025,  Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project welcomed our new manager Rachel. She has been working in emergency management and community development for Auckland Council, and had most recently been doing contract projects for Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust, before coming to the BBCP. With her passion for people and boating she is the perfect person to captain the ship.

 

Contact Rachel

M 027 222 7462
E manager@birkdalebeachhaven.org.nz

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Amanda Phillips

Kaiārahi / Programme Lead

Amanda has been at BBCP since October 2022 and loves supporting the local community to host fun and accessible programmes and events. Born and raised in Kaipātiki she is passionate about promoting connection, health and wellbeing and encouraging others to learn te reo Māori. If you have ideas for programmes and events she would love to have a kōrero and collaborate to make something happen! 

Contact Amanda

P 09 483 9149

E amanda.phillips@birkdalebeachhaven.org.nz

 

Sabina Croll

Kairuruku / Coordinator - Operations

Sabina started in November 2022 and is passionate about her community and helping them with general enquires and making venue bookings. She has been living in Kaipātiki for over 20 years and been involved in many of the activities offered in the Community with her whānau.

Contact Sabina

P 09 483 9149

E admin@birkdalebeachhaven.org.nz

 

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Bridget Shaw

Kairuruku / Coordinator - Programme Delivery

Bridget is brand new to our new team since July 2025. She is Beach Haven local with a background in Early Childhood Education, administration, programme planning and working with volunteers. She is passionate about our environment and is part of the Friends of Shepherd's Park volunteer group. She is based at Beach Haven Community House so you will find her there most days.

Contact Bridget

P 09 483 9942

E projects@birkdalebeachhaven.org.nz