Toni has over 35 years of business and governance experience with particular expertise in strategic, business and succession planning. She is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants ANZ, and Member of the Institute of Directors.  

A long-time director of Focus Chartered Accountants in Whakatāne until her retirement in March 2022, Toni has worked with a wide range of rural, commercial and professional clients and has been actively involved in a variety of community and charitable organisations.  Toni currently works as an Independent Trustee, and provides support in the administration of trusts and estates.  

Toni currently holds governance positions as Deputy Chair of Rau Ora Hospice EBOP, a member of the Leadership Group for Bay of Connections and is an Independent Member of the Whakatane District Council Commercial Advisory Board. 

Toni has held governance positions with EBOP Chamber of Commerce, NZCA and NZ Law, Eastern Bay Energy Trust, Energy Options Limited, EECA and Kawerau Enterprise Agency.  

A long-time resident of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Toni is committed to the growth and development of the Bay.