NELSON, AOTEAROA.

Locally Owned & Passion Driven.

Meet the Moana Team

Toby

With a contagious passion for the ocean and a fitting surname, Mr. Wild has over 25 years of experience as an outdoors instructor. 

From white water rafting, kayaking, adventure tourism to paddle boarding — he’s done and taught it all. Tobs is a “sweet as, let’s do it” kind of guy who dives in and lives life to the fullest.

Bridget

Business and life partner to Toby, Bridge is the warm and welcoming face behind Moana. For her, it’s all about family, community and togetherness.

Bridget has a wealth of experience in the tourism space, and keeps Toby on his toes.

Em

Originally from Canada, Em has always been a true ocean lover, and you will find her on not far from the beach, all year around.

With a background in health and fitness, Em is all about getting your body moving, and connecting on the water. If she's not at the beach, you will find her in the Moana shop - getting you geared up in our Moana merch and epic boards. She's always here for a chat, a laugh and a shared love of the moana.

Jo

Jo joined us from the UK, where she ran a similar gig back there. Jo will always be up for a good chat about all things paddleboarding, kit and gear. She loves helping you find the right board that is best suited to you and your needs.

Jo loves exploring new places to paddle across the region and sharing her fave spots with you. She loves helping you get out there to enjoy our beautiful waters of New Zealand on your paddleboard.