YVETTE
I am the owner and chief pharmacist at Mangawhai Pharmacy. Since registering as a pharmacist in 1990, I have enjoyed a varied and rewarding career working in retail and hospital pharmacies throughout the Coromandel, Auckland and Northland. It never fails to surprise me how interesting, challenging and enjoyable pharmacy can be – I still get such a buzz out of helping people out. No matter how big or small a difference I have made in someone’s life, it makes my day to know I have put my knowledge and experience to good use. The delivery of healthcare in New Zealand is constantly changing and improving, that’s why it is vital that we continually look for ways to improve our service and health outcomes for our customers. It is my pleasure to introduce my wonderful team to you. We are a friendly bunch with a common goal of striving to provide exceptional service and care to our community.
JASMINE
After gaining her Pharmacy Degree in Dunedin then living and working there for ten years, Jasmine and her young family eventually moved to Northland in early 2013 where she easily acclimatized to the winterless North. Dunedin’s loss was Mangawhai Pharmacy’s gain as Jasmine slotted into the team as part-time pharmacist two days a week and proved to be a very friendly, caring and knowledgeable member of the team. When she’s not enjoying her work in the pharmacy, Jasmine relaxes with a good book, enjoying good food and planning her next overseas trip.
MIKE
You’ll find Mike working at Mangawhai Pharmacy every Wednesday putting his many many years of pharmacy experience and expertise to good use. He’s easy to spot – look for the dapper pharmacist in the white coat, dispensing his clever humour and witty one liners while tending to our patients’ health needs. If the weather looks good and the fish are biting there’s no stopping Mike from heading out to sea where he rarely fails to hook a few from his favourite fishing spots.
SUE
With 30 years of pharmacy experience under her belt, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and capabilities to Mangawhai Pharmacy. She joined the team in November 14 as our Senior Pharmacy Technician and has enjoyed getting to know the locals and living close enough to be able to dash to work on her trusty scooter. Not that living closer to work means a sleep-in for Sue; she is forever on the go. Whether it is fishing, diving, motorbike riding, soaring above our heads in a tiny plane or clocking up another victory in one of the many sports she plays, Sue is a bundle of energy with a wonderful way of extracting the fun out of life.
KRISTIN
Born and bred in Mangawhai and affectionately known as “Kritta” by many of the locals, Kristin loves working and living in beautiful Mangawhai. Her caring and generous nature sets her in good stead for her training as a Pharmacy Technician where she can learn about how to help people with minor health ailments and put her problem-solving skills to good use in the dispensary. She may be known as Kritta to some but we call her the human whirlwind at work – those shelves won’t stay dusty for long when Kristin has a cleaning rag in her hand.
FIONA
When it comes to customer service, you don’t get much better than Fiona. With her warm and friendly personality and exceptional knack of always looking on the bright side of life, Fiona is our very own “Pollyanna”. She has a sharp, organized mind and is always coming up with new ideas on how to improve our procedures and systems. You’ll see her influence on the shop shelves as well, making it easier for our customers to find what they need. Mangawhai has been a big part of Fiona’s life since she was just a youngster so she loves to be able to work & live in this area. The laid-back lifestyle fits in well with her love for walking the dogs on the beach, gardening, reading and learning new things.
WENDY
Wendy joined our team in October 2015 as part-time shop assistant and quickly won us over with her ready laugh and happy outlook on life. In between raising her sons and daughter, Wendy has always enjoyed working in the medical fields such as ambulance, laboratory, hospital, pharmacy and even veterinary. Every day at Mangawhai Pharmacy is like a box of chocolates – you never know what the day will bring and Wendy loves the variety of tasks and contact she has with our lovely customers. Wendy is in her “happy place” when she is walking along the beach or enjoying a peaceful bush walk. She lives down on the farm with her partner Rusty, Mistletoe (missing a toe) the cat and Jess the dog. We are delighted to welcome Wendy to our team and look forward to seeing her more often.
