Who We Are

GRANT VINCENT
Co-ordinator and Presenter

Grant Vincent, married to Karena and father of 3 adult children. Grant has been working for Cool Bananas since 1998. He started as a presenter in the schools and is now the Co-ordinator of Cool Bananas.

KARENA VINCENT
Presenter and Curriculum Writer

Karena Vincent, married to Grant and mother of 3 children. As well as being a presenter, Karena spends a lot of her time at Cool Bananas writing the curriculum used in the schools, making sure that Cool Bananas fits in with the values of each school. By the end of 2010 Cool Bananas are hoping to get this curriculum published and ready for sale.

CAMPBELL HILL
Team Leader and Presenter

Campbell Hill, married to Christine Hill and father of 4 teenagers. Campbell is a great asset to the team with his fantastic presenting skills as well as his amazing technical skills. Sound and media used in our programs are always top quality thanks to him. Outside of Cool Bananas, Campbell helps out with ICONZ (boys group) and does a LOT of fishing.

DAVID MCNEILLY
Presenter

David McNeilly, married to Nina McNeilly and father of 3 children. David is a fantastic, much loved member of the team. He is amazing creative skills and tells an excellent story. He always comes up with crazy, exciting games which the kids (and adults) love very much.

JANEL FERGUSON
Presenter and Camp Co-ordinator

Janel joined the team at the start of 2011. Janel comes to us fresh out of Bethlehem Tertiary Institute and brings her Primary teaching expertise to the table! She loves the team environment here at Cool Bananas and is passionate about kids discovering their full potential in God. 

FLEUR MILNE
Presenter

Fleur joined the team in April 2011.  She married Luke in December and they moved up from Christchurch.  She comes from high complex needs behaviour change programs and YWAM.  She loves that we are instilling awesome values into children and setting them up to make great choices in their lives.  

RUTH HAUPT
Presenter

Ruth Haupt, married to Victor Haupt and between them they have 4 children.  Ruth comes to us from City Church where she volunteered in the admin department.

GARTH COLLINGS
Presenter

Garth Collings, married to Judy Collings. Started at the beginning of March 2010. We are very privileged to have Garth as a part of our team as he has many years experience in working with children and youth. Garth has previously worked for Youth for Christ. He brings many skills and talents to the team.