Petal People

Behind Petal Foundation is a passionate team of caregivers, advocates, and professionals dedicated to supporting babies and whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Petal team brings together compassion, experience, and a shared commitment to providing safe, responsive care during some of life’s most challenging moments. From frontline caregivers to leadership, volunteers, and support staff, every person at Petal plays a vital role in creating nurturing environments where babies and families feel supported, respected, and cared for.

Meet Our Petal People

Kristie Lawrence Anderson

Engagement Manager

Tuuru Tare

Petal Caregiver

Kris Male

Petal Caregiver

Rebecca Scoones

Petal Caregiver

Charlotte Scoones

Petal Caregiver

Emily Hughes

Petal Caregiver / Registered Nurse

Namiko Shibata

Petal Caregiver

Suzanne Peake

Petal Caregiver