Our People

Management Committee

The Fencing Central Management Committee is elected at the annual general meeting, typically held in February. The Committee consists of three executive officers, and up to seven general executive members. The responsibilities of the Management Committee are described in the Fencing Central Constitution.

The 2025/2026 Committee and Executives are:

NameRoleContact
[Currently Vacant]Presidentpresident@fencingcentral.org.nz
Rebecca WittemanSecretarysecretary@fencingcentral.org.nz
Robert ClementTreasurertreasurer@fencingcentral.org.nz
Liam JamesGeneral Committee Member
Nathan McKnightGeneral Committee Member
Nicole MartinGeneral Committee Member
Russell JohnsonGeneral Committee Member
Una JohnsonGeneral Committee Member
Stephen PetersonGeneral Committee Member

Patron – Roger Hayman

Roger was born, bred and brained in Wellington. He graduated with an LL.B. from Victoria University in 1972 and was admitted to the Bar in 1973. That same year he joined the long-established Wellington legal practice of Luckie Hain (then called Luckie Hain Kennard & Sclater). Roger has fenced for a number of fencing clubs in Wellington including VUWSC, Wellington Swords Club, and Toa Rangatira.

Support Crew

In addition to the Management Committee, Fencing Central is supported by a team of volunteers, who ensure the smooth running of fencing activities in the region.

NameRoleContact
Nicole MartinHead tournament organisertournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz
Jonathan Couper-SmarttWebmasterwebmaster@fencingcentral.org.nz
Liam JamesHealth & safety coordinator
Liam JamesReferee development
Russell JohnsonCoach development
Nathan McKnightGrants Officer