Canterbury

Colin grew up in Christchurch and was introduced to KiwiHost workshops whilst working at the movie theatre. Colin’s passion is for the outdoors and after studying Adventure Tourism and Adventure Education he merged his interest in the outdoors and his retail experience by managing an outdoor clothing and equipment store in Rotorua.

Colin then moved to London and worked as the Assistant Manager in an adventure travel store. After London Colin moved to the greener pastures of Scotland and worked as an Event Co-ordinator and Team Facilitator for an event management company. Upon returning to New Zealand and conducting a short tour of the country Colin decided to settle down again in Christchurch and started here at KiwiHost. Outside of work Colin enjoys getting into the outdoors, especially white water kayaking. Colin is also an officer in the Air Training Corps, a youth training organisation which he has been involved with for the last 15 years.

A career spanning more than 30 years at senior management in the professional sales and marketing arena – with major multinationals such as Coca Cola, Smith Klein Beecham and Goodman Fielder – makes Keith Harris one of the most knowledgeable and experienced business brains in the region.

Complementing his track record is the distinction of having run one of the most successful KiwiHost franchises ever in Auckland between 2000 and 2004.

Keith also has qualifications and experience in sales, marketing, general management, presentation skills and financial management and training, but his real passion is for customer service, relationship marketing and teambuilding.

Born in Yorkshire, England, Keith, his wife Christine and three children emigrated to New Zealand in 1982, and have now made Canterbury their home.