TRUSTEES

Originally from Dunedin, Melissa graduated from the University of Otago in 2006 with an LLB and BA in Design.

In November 2022, Melissa was appointed a Director of Fyfe Karamaena Law.

Melissa began her career in Dunedin before relocating to Wānaka in 2009. She specialises in relationship property, residential and commercial property transactions, buying and selling businesses, commercial leases, trusts, wills and estate planning.

Melissa enjoys working alongside her clients to achieve their desired outcomes and is dedicated to providing a high level of service.

When Melissa is not in the office, she is usually out for a run – or running around after her three young daughters. Melissa and her husband Ben love raising their girls in Wānaka and enjoy everything this beautiful part of the country has to offer.

Katherine Nicholson B.Ed, Dip Tchg Primary

Kath has over twenty years teaching experience in primary schools in New Zealand and London. Moving to Wanaka in 2006 with her family, Kath has been involved as an employee or volunteer with our local primary schools, Wanaka Preschool, Aspiring Gymnastics Club and Aspiring Athletes Club.

She is currently teaching year five/six students at Wanaka Primary School.

Wanaka Primary School Staff Representative

Marj has been teaching at Wanaka Primary since 2007, largely working within the junior school. Currently Marj is a specialist teacher in the Literacy Learning Support programme as well as teaching in a New Entrant classroom.