Page 15 - DWN Regional Leader Handbook_November 2025

About Us Nicola Bryant Kelly Bavin About Us

1 Taranaki Hub Leader Southland Hub Leader 1
nicola.bryant@dwn.org.nz kelly.bavin@dwn.org.nz
I started out in the dairy industry as a
relief milker, farm assistant and calf rearer, Hi, I’m Kelly and I sharemilk with my husband,
supporting my husband Michael in his previous son and daughter near Invercargill.
management roles. Together we now contract
milk 235 cows in Opunake with our two I am the full time calf rearer in the spring but
daughters. I am full time on the farm over calving and mating, share when I have some spare time I like riding my bike or horse. I also
the milking the rest of the session, and manage the financial side of enjoy spending time with friends and family, and supporting my
the business, compliance, and paperwork. kids in their sports!
As well as my role in DWN I am one of the Catchment Coordinators
for Taranaki Catchment Communities and a trustee for Taranaki
Rural Razzle, an incorporated society that connects rural, urban
and iwi communities, as well as holding positions on a few other
community committees. I love being involved in DWN as I love
contributing to the dairy industry, and I’m passionate about being
involved in my community and helping people connect.
Leilani Lobb
Canterbury & North Otago
Hub Leader
leilani.lobb@dwn.org.nz

Angela Strawbridge
Lower North Island Hub Leader Hi, I’m Leilani and with my partner Ben we are
contract milking near Mayfield, Ashburton. I am
angela.strawbridge@dwn.org.nz very passionate about the dairy industry and
in particular, empowering females into and through the industry. I
I’m a Dairy Manager for the Hopkins Farming became a regional leader as I wanted to work with an organisation
Group, as well as a Hub Leader for DWN. that encourages, grows and connects young female dairy leaders
while also expanding my own network and knowledge.
I have been dairy farming many years and
won the DIA Regional Manager in 2018 for the
Manawatu-Whanganui. I specialise in business management,
strategy planning and delivery.
My own leadership has built great relationships with several industry
partners and beyond!