Meet the Team

Keith has worked at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre (Te Pare a Ruahine) for more than eight years. Originally from Ireland, Keith has always loved sports and being active. He loves all forms of training and doesn’t believe one-size fits all, working closely with gym members to create the best possible fitness regime that works for them.

One of his biggest personal sporting achievements was completing the 60km Kepler track in the South Island a few years ago in just 8.5 hours.  He says it was an absolutely stunning run/walk. Keith enjoys competing in running events and has completed a few marathons as well as half marathons over the years. He’s also dabbled in triathlons, competing in both road and off road events.

Specialist Areas: running, triathlons, weight loss

After recently completing the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5), Ben joined the Aquatic and Fitness Centre Team (Te Pare a Ruahine) in January 2023 as our Graduate Aquatic and Fitness Instructor.

Ben has a strong passion for running and has a background in Triathlon and Multisport. He also enjoys working closely with our gym members to ensure they are getting closer to achieving their goals.

Growing up, Rebecca Hodgson (Becky) had the opportunity to participate in many different sports and loved getting outdoors. 

A passion for sports and interest in body function and movement led her to study at the University of Auckland. In 2015, Becky graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Nutrition and then gained a Certificate in Fitness at the New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness.

Becky has five years of experience working in the fitness industry and has been with Te Pare a Ruahine since 2020. She takes a holistic approach to her work and loves helping people along their health and well-being journey. She understands everyone has personal goals and aims to provide a personalised approach that best suits them. 

Becky also enjoys functional and mobility-based training and loves hiking and tennis.

Caitlin has worked at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre (Te Pare a Ruahine) since 2018. Growing up, Caitlin was always involved in competitive sports including netball, touch rugby, gymnastics and cheerleading. She now keeps fit by participating in endurance running, gym-work, exploring the outdoors and snowboarding.

Caitlin hiked the Machu Picchu trail, a distance of more than 40km that reached altitudes of 4,200 above sea level and aims to join the New Zealand Police force.

Specialist Areas: running, zumba, nutrition