Our Team

• Name: DR Liza Schneider Position: Founding Trustee, Vet at Holistic Vets  Job: Guiding ARRC's growth and development. Providing veterinary services to the rescued animals Service: Since the Trustees inception in June 2003. Interests: Having come from South Africa and being born into a family who is committed to and passionate about wildlife, it seemed inevitable that Liza would use her skills and knowledge to further her commitment here in New Zealand. Her gentle and kind way is always evident when she deals with the smallest and most injured bird. She never turns her back on an animal and will do everything in her power to ensure the animal has an improved quality of life. She gives generously of her time and money to this cause.

• Name: Beverly Cruywagen Position: Coordinator Job: Communicating with volunteers and ensuring that the wildlife are taken care of by volunteers until release Service: 2006 Interests: Being biology teacher an having come from South Africa, Beverly also has a love and passion for wildlife and has used her skills for the good of new Zealand wildlife

• Name: Chrissy Jefferson Position: Rehabilitation Manager Job: : To run the A.R.R.C centre avaries, hospital, feed and care for the native birds that need care under a D.O.C. permit, and to assist other volunteers if they have questions or problems. I also give talks to groups and schools to educate and raise their awareness of A.R.R.C Service:: November 2005 Interests:: Treasurer of Oropi Rural Women, writing my monthly article for the Oropi News, anything to do with animals and birds, being with my 6 dogs, making handmade cards and spending precious time with my husband Errol