Our Team
Vivienne Deane
I have extensive management and leadership experience in the Social, Health and Disability Sectors, bringing over 30 years to our diverse community. I love my roles at home, work and in the community.
I have served on the board for over 5 years. I am committed to supporting inclusion and acceptance. I aim to foster positive connections, promote PRIDE and celebrate diversity in Kirikiriroa.
Chair (I am ME!)
David Tasker
Active in our community and not only with Pride but also producing drag events around the Waikato region such as the MX Mooloo drag pageant, the Te Awamutu Rose Ball, and the Matangi Halloween Extravaganza. I volunteer for Hamilton Pride, helping with applying for funding grants, creating budgets for our events, and submitting all the financial information to the NZ companies.
AKA Piper Blaster
Treasurer (he/him/they/them)
Also known as Pitchy. I’m the co-founder of Drag on Vic and bring a creative-first mindset to everything I do. With a background in music production, events management and graphic design, alongside formal IT training completed in 2024, I love sitting at the intersection of creativity and technology.
I’m passionate about using my skills to uplift our community, support queer expression, and help build events and spaces that feel bold, inclusive, and genuinely exciting.
Board Member (he/him)Tristan Fisher
Kia Ora! My name is Alastor, but some of may know me as the drag performer, Fizzy Pop.
I have been involved in numerous Pride Protests and am heavily involved in the activism scene in Aotearoa. I have a passion for providing a voice and standing up for our community in whatever form that takes.
My heart lies in the creative arts, having had experience in performance and visual arts for many years. I also have previous experience working in Sales, Government work & the hair and beauty therapy industry.
I'm always open for a chat !
Board Member (he/him)Alastor O'Kane
Over the past few years, my life was put on hold while I underwent extensive surgery.
I previously worked in the disability sector, where I developed a strong passion for inclusion. I believe that no matter who you are, where you come from, what you look like, your ethnicity, or your sexuality, we all deserve the same courtesy and respect.
I am a keen team player and will support Hamilton Pride in any way I can.
Board Member (She/Her/I am me)Angela Wasley
Hi, Im a 48 yr old Lesbian and my dream is equality for all our rainbow whanau.
I have experience with organizing queer events and camps. I also have experience in working with our queer community as a peer support worker.
I joined the committee to do all I could to make my dream of equality for us all get closer to coming true. I look forward to my work with Hamilton Pride and will do my utmost to make you feel a part of.
Board Member (She/Her)