Kia ora
Ko Lauretta Haskell tōku ingoa.
Nō Motueka ahau.
I am Deputy Principal at Motueka South School and I have worked in the education sector for 20 years - a career that is very rewarding and I’m incredibly passionate about. I am also joint owner of R&R Kayaks in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and I’m a māmā to two awesome tweens, Jett (12) and Monroe (10).
Our kids are very active, playing many sports each season and I love being on the sideline as their biggest cheerleader! Whānau is everything to me and ours also consists of two Labradors and two cats.
I love to dance. However, a dancer I am not! I thrive on challenges and this is certainly putting me well outside of my comfort zone! I’m super excited (and a whole lot nervous) but also really honoured to be chosen as a contestant for Dancing for a Cause 2025.
My sister, Nicci, passed away 11 years ago from breast cancer at the young age of 37. Our families will be eternally grateful for the support and care that Nelson Tasman Hospice gave to Nicci throughout her cancer journey. I cannot think of a better way to honour Nicci’s memory than to get out on the dance floor and work hard to raise money for this invaluable resource that helps so many!