Our team
Kaipara Kūmara is a team of very committed and hard-working people - who are the most valuable resource any business could ever wish for. It is a real team and family environment here at KKL.
Management
Anthony Blundell
Managing Director
Anthony has the privilege of leading a team that is extremely passionate about kūmara. Marketing is his strength, along with developing relationships within the whole produce supply chain and industry. Ant is a very proud, active member of the Ruawai community.
Peter Blundell
Operations Manager
Pete, Anthony's younger brother, is very passionate and active within the business and maintains a very “hands-on role” at the pack house. Pete is highly respected by all the team members and always leads from the front.
Helene Blundell
Office Manager
Helene Blundell is Anthony’s “better half." She has learned many different roles along the way, whether that's in the office or in the pack house. Helene is very organised, and loves spending quality time with her family, friends, and grandchildren!
Sam Panoho
Quality Assurance Manager / Health & Safety
Her knowledge across all areas is Sam’s greatest asset and someone you can count on to get things done. Sam’s family and the Blundell’s family have known one another since the 60’s, so there are some close family ties there.
