About the Committee
NIBTC Committee - 2022/23
Here is a list of our members & their roles in the club with a few words about them.
Heidi Holland (Waihi)
I’ve been a club member since 1986 and on committee since 1987. Back then we were still the Auckland Bull Terrier Club. My husband Deane and I live on the East Coast at the base of the Coromandel peninsula. Deane is to blame for my Bull Terrier obsession and shares our home with several of them, plus two Mini bulls.
Pip McVicar (New Plymouth) - President / Bulletin Editor
Since purchasing our first bull terrier in 2005 I have proudly been involved with the NIBTC. I started off showing our dog 'Cloud' and progressed to breeding eventually under the prefix 'Bulltanica'. I am Taranaki based and look forward to having some local events this coming year. It's been quite a journey with the club thus far and I look forward to being a part of its future.
Linda Flegg (Katikati) - Treasurer / Trophies / Pointscore
I got my first bully in 1996 from Boromir Kennels, which was the beginning of I guess what you could call an addiction. My husband and I live in rural Katikati and I help running the family business which grows kiwifruit and avocados.
Onj Koloamatangi - Secretary
I’ve had my arm twisted to stand for secretary this year so heres a little about myself. Currently living and enjoying life in Waitara but work mainly in New Plymouth. My first experience with bullies was through a friend when I was younger, who had two, Sigh and Mitch. First impressions....'what are they? They're so ugly and why would you want one?
After owning a few dogs, throughout my life, and my current dog who had now attached herself to her dad, I was on the hunt for another so thought Id give bull terriers a go. Had no clue what I was in for. This is when PaPi a boisterous white bull terrier would enter our lives and take us on a wild journey. Sadly our boy grew his wings over a year ago which broke all our hearts and we miss him so much. The effect of our PaPi leaving created a huge gap and its taken me time to heal and be emotionally prepared for my next special BT. I mean two. (Pip assures me it's going to be a show dog, so we all know where this is leading).
Kate Ward
I’m a dancer by trade and passion. I look after a team of dancers across NZ delivering dance to primary and intermediate schools. As well as teaching dance I teach pole fit and spend most of my spare time at pole. I have owned 2 mini bull terriers and currently have the lovely Kodi who is a regular at pole with me! I truthfully never expected to own a bull terrier (I actually wanted a griffin) but here I am 10 years later in love with their stubborn and loving personality and a committee member of the NIBTC for many years now.
Jo Davies
I’ve been on the NIBTC committee for about 4 years now, but attended quite a few bully walks prior to that. I live in rural Northland with three Bull Terriers... Maali, Dipper and Pennie, who all came to me as adult rehomes. I also have a cat, and three pet sheep. Pictured with me is the beautiful Ninja who unfortunately passed away tragically at just 5 years old.
I absolutely adore this breed... hence having three of them 🧡🤍🤍
Rachel Knock
Hi, I’m Rachel and I’m from Taranaki. Toi is my first Bull Terrier, and he’s now 7 years old. He’s the reason I fell in love with the breed and means so much to me. He’s not just a dog, he’s part of my family and has brought so much laughter, love and personality into my life. Bull Terriers definitely have a way of stealing your heart, and Toi has certainly stolen mine!
I’m proud to be part of the North Island Bull Terrier Club committee and look forward to meeting more people who share the same love for this amazing breed, supporting the club and helping bring our Bull Terrier community together. 🐾