Nicky Donkers

Nicky was born in Geraldine and grew up on a farm at Geraldine Flat, so knows the Geraldine wider South Canterbury area/community well. After a period at university (Food and Sport Science) and working away, she returned in 1995 and worked/consulted for Barker Fruit Processors (Barker’s) for 29 years.

She was also an active Tennis player while growing up in Geraldine representing both Temuka/Geraldine and South Canterbury at the representative level and then playing for Southern and Central Districts at national teams events over several years. She also represented the Manawatu and Hawkes Bay at representative level.

She is a serving board member of the Bidwill Hospital Trust, Geraldine.nz (ex-Chair), Peel Forest Outdoor Pursuits Trust (Chair), Tennis South Canterbury, the Geraldine Licensing Trust (Chair), Aorangi Veterinary Services (Advisory Chair) and an independent director of the NZ Dairy Dessert Company. She is also a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.
Nicky fully supports Tennis as a sport being woven into the Timaru District Council Long-Term Plan Well-being pillars and PARS (TDC Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy).