Our management team is a team of three based in the upper and central North Island, responsible for financial, operational and administrative running of the seven saleyards.
For information on buying and selling through the saleyards, please contact PGGW or Carrfields directly.
Alice Kennedy
Commercial Manager
Alice is a Chartered Accountant based in the Waikato and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Massey University.
Alice is responsible for the company’s finance function, as well as general oversight of operations, project management, HR, staffing, and administration.
Alice has a background in dairy farming, and prior to her role at National Saleyards, worked for five years in an accounting firm in Cambridge.
You can reach Alice:
Email: alice.kennedy@nationalsaleyards.co.nz
Phone: 027 311 0629
Andy Fairweather
Operations Manager
Andy is based in Wellsford in the upper North Island and has an operational background.
Andy is responsible for working with the saleyard managers and external stakeholders to assist with day to day saleyard operations.
Before starting his role as Operations Manger, Andy managed the Wellsford Saleyard, has worked for Farmlands and Synlait, and before that worked for PGG Wrightson as a livestock agent.
Andy’s specialty is in environmental compliance, health and safety, project coordination and HR.
For operational issues or queries you can contact Andy:
Email: operations@nationalsaleyards.co.nz
Phone: 027 226 2308
Lenore Cowper
Admin/Payroll Officer
Lenore is based in Clarks Beach, Auckland and has a background in business and enjoys working with people.
Lenore is responsible for the company’s payroll, accounts payable/receivable, administration, and supports the HR function.
Prior to her role at National Saleyards Lenore worked for Associated Auctioneers, has been self employed, and has worked in England in the banking industry.
For any general administration or accounts queries, you can reach Lenore:
Email: admin@nationalsaleyards.co.nz
Phone: 021 050 5663