Hawkes Bay

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Georgia Lee

Kia Ora I’m Georgia,
I’ve called Hawke’s Bay home for a couple years now, hailing from the top of the south.
I absolutely love throwing a shindig/dinner soirée/cozy craft night and bringing people together. Dear Community has been an awesome opportunity to meet new friends in The Bay and I am so excited to help facilitate future events.
I look forward to the new connections this year brings and can’t wait to meet you!

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Sophie Ward

Hi! My name is Sophie, 

Little bit about me, I’m 21 and have grown up in Hawke’s Bay my whole life. I love volunteering at the SPCA to help and spend more time with animals. 

I have been attending Dear Community events for awhile now, I am super grateful it’s helped me make friends and I can’t wait to make more and do the same for others

I’m so excited to be hosting DC events, can’t wait to meet everyone!

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Freya Pike

Hi everyone, I’m Freya!

I’ve called Hawkes Bay home for a handful of years now. While I’ve loved every bit of life here, I’ve definitely experienced the bittersweet side of seeing great friends move on to new chapters. It’s made me so passionate about not only finding my own friends, but facilitating a space where everyone feels they truly belong!

By day, I’m a physio, so I’m naturally all about movement. You’ll usually find me at the gym, hitting the pavement for a run or on a Pilates mat/reformer. However, my absolute favourite way to reset is being outdoors - nothing beats a sunrise or sunset walk to start or end the day!

I’m a big fan of coffee and when I’m finally sitting still, I’ll likely have my nose in a good book. 

I’m here to bridge the gap for anyone feeling new or disconnected in the Bay. Whether we’re chatting over coffee or catching the morning sun, I can’t wait to help you find your feet and your people here. 

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