Selection Team

Left to Right

Lynnette New, Children's and Teen literature Selector

Lynette loves gardening and going on Sunday drives to explore new and interesting places. She really enjoys spending time at the beach on sunny days - swimming / walking / relaxing and on rainy days Lynette enjoys board games and jigsaw puzzles; and, of course, sitting in a comfy spot reading a good book - rain or shine :-) Lynette’s favourite is The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster.

Sarah Menzie, Selector, Adult Fiction

There are far too many books and authors to choose from but Sarah has been able to pick The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver as a favourite. In her spare time Sarah enjoys seeing friends, reading, watching movies, and generally being outside (wherever there are trees around her).

Annette Hugill, New Zealand, Māori and Pasifika Specialist and Selector adult non-fiction 

In her spare time, Annette can be found with a pack on her back in the Waitakere Ranges, on out of town bush tracks and up mountains. She also loves gardening and cycling. Annette’s favourite books are Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, and Illustrated by E.H. Shepard. 

Rosemary Tisdall, Selector CYA 

Rosemary informs me that choosing her favourite book is ridiculously hard. And impossible. But she shares two, oldies but goodies, one local and one not - The Runaway Settlers by Elsie Locke (NZ) and Frindle by Andrew Clements. Rosemary loves spending as much time as possible with the four grandies. As well as travelling, and reading.

Margot Collins, Senior Selector Children’s and Young Adult (Fourth from Right)

Margot has found it very difficult to choose just one book, but shares that Who Will Run the Frog Hospital by Lorrie Moore is favourite. In her spare time Margot likes to drink tea on the porch and listen to her friends. Or sit on a windy hill and watch her dog run after birds.

Fleur Mulgrew, Adult Fiction Selector

Fleur’s favorite book is "The Bone People" by Keri Hulme, and in her spare time she paddles Waka Ama, loves ocean swimming and tinkering on projects around her house.

Rose Wilkinson, Selector Adult Non Fiction

Rose’s favourite book (because she keeps re-reading it) is Eckhard Tolle's The Power of Now. All year round, Rose swims daily in the ocean and she is also a trail angel for Te Araroa trail walkers, allowing them to camp in her garden.

Gail Daley, Selector Adult Fiction & Graphics

Sienna Anning, Children's and Young Adult Selector, Teacher-Librarian (Photo to be supplied)

Sienna was horrified to be asked to name just one book, so she’s named a few: The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier, and The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson. In her spare time Sienna likes to read, and spend time with her family and friends.

Development Team (KL)

Ching

Ching's favourite book is Meet the Unknown Self (Chinese Edition) by Zhang Defen. In her spare time Ching enjoys traveling to experience different cultures, reading fiction to unwind, and practicing tarot as a relaxing personal hobby.

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Huiggy

Huiggy's favourite book is The Host. In his spare time Huiggy enjoys working out to stay active, while also challenging his mind to keep himself energised and engaged

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Lee Meng

Lee Meng loves to travel and explore new places whenever he gets the chance. His favorite author is Jimmy Liao, whose stories and illustrations inspire his creative side. 

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Finance Team

Susan Quann, Finance Director

Susie loves to travel, and if she can fit in a tramp she is even happier! Her favourite book is Bryce Courtney, April Fools Day.

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Holly Winchester, Accounts Administrator

Holly's favourite book is Tom Daley's autobiography and she loves to hang out with her friends in her spare time.

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Karen Lindsay, Accounts Payable

Karen loves to read, her favourite author at the moment is Karin Slaughter. When Karen's not reading, she's happiest when she's out walking.

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Rona Moodley, Accounts Administrator

Rona's favourite book is The Notebook, in her spare time she loves going to the gym and travel.

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Australian Warehouse Team

Mel Nichols, Book Processor

Mel loves being creative and she will read any Jeannie Baker book for the illustrations or Mura Kami for the reading (pictured on the right of the front row)

Mel Stone, Book Processor

Mel has a passion for making old stuff into new stuff! Her favourite book is The Princess bride (pictured in middle of front row)

Johnny Austen, Warehouse Assistant

Johnny loves rugby and his favourite book is Travels of Ibn Battutah (pictured in the middle of the top row)

Justine Hollinsworth, Warehouse Assistant

Justine really enjoys heading out Op Shopping! Her long time favourite book is Where the wild things are (pictured second from right on middle row)

Ben Pieriboni, Senior Inbound Operator

Ben's hobbies include anything to do with cars and travel. His favourite book is The Secret life of Walter Mitty (pictured right of middle row)

Mandy Watson, Book Processor

Mandy's favourite thing to do is head to the beach with the family, her favourite book is Willy the Wimp (pictured second from left in middle row)

Bonnie Gibbons, Book Processor

Bonnie loves spending time at the beach and home design, she has two favourite books, Possum Magic and Life of Pi (pictured left of middle row)

Chris Foster, Senior Outbound Operator

Chris loves Bouldering (which he describes as self destructive thrill seeking), his favourite book is Les Miserables (pictured left of back row)

Cass Knight, Book Processor

In her spare time, Cass loves gaming and mountain bike riding, and she loves reading anything by James Patterson (pictured left of front row)

Ange Baldock, Warehouse Manager

Ange loves playing and watching her daughters play hockey and completing home DIY, her favourite book is The Belgariad by David Eddings (not in picture)

Customer Service Team

Helen Howes

Customer Service Representative

Helen has been with Wheelers for over 10 years, outside of work she loves to play Squash and her favourite book is Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte.

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Deb Develter

Customer Service Representative

Deb started with Wheelers in July 2024. Outside of work, Deb loves to watch her sons play sport and her favourite book is Charlotte's Web, by EB White.

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