 About
Us
We are a small business founded in 1995 by Managing Director Birgit
Neumann. The company has since established an extraordinary reputation
for its’ customer service and professional attitude.
Meet our Management Team
 Birgit
Neumann
Managing Director
Email: birgit@nzdirect.co.nz
Birgit is based in Nelson and also spends time each year in Europe, which continues to ensure increased visitor numbers to the Nelson region and New Zealand. She enjoys marketing StudyNelson to international students and continues to provide leadership for the whole team.
 Ali
Howard
Conference Manager
Email: ali@nzdirect.co.nz
Ali manages the conference team to ensure smoothly run conferences for her clients. Ali joined the company after managing a boutique hotel in Antigua, which specialized in the conference market. She holds a Higher Diploma in Hotel Management.
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 Lea Boodee
Tourism Manager
Email: lea@nzdirect.co.nz
Lea manages the tourism booking office and WOW travel packages, she has an outstanding knowledge of the Nelson region and New Zealand. She specializes in creating itineraries that match her clients perfectly. She holds a National Diploma in Hospitality Management and previously worked at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown.
 Julie
Baxendine
Business Manager
Email: julie@nzdirect.co.nz
Julie joined NTS with a strong background in accounting and administration. She also supports Ali with conference management. Julie has a BA in Psych and Ed along with papers in Accounting and Operations Management.
 Tracy Young
Marketing
Email: tracy@nzdirect.co.nz
Tracy has been with the company since 1999 and after working in a variety of roles is now focusing on marketing, particularly research, planning and advertising. She holds a Masters Degree in Tourism Marketing from Otago University.
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