Our Team

Introducing the Clutha Development team.

Linda Moore

Linda Moore

Chief Executive

Linda is proud to lead the fantastic and passionate team at Clutha Development on projects and activities that will make the Clutha District a great place to live, work, invest and visit. Having completed a Graduate Diploma in Not for Profit Management and with over 20 years’ experience of working in economic development, she believes a strong philosophy of working to our strengths and developing partnerships, gets the positive results. Linda is excited to live and work in an area where there is a strong sense of community and to be able to meet and work with proactive people who are wanting to make a difference.

When not focussing on the district, Linda enjoys walking her dog Chelsea and would love more time to bury herself in a good book.

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito” – Dalai Lama

Hamish Anderson

Hamish Anderson

Project Manager

A fifth generation Clutha District resident, Hamish is a dairy farmer at Stirling and is a Clutha District Councillor. Hamish has a BCom (Ag) from Lincoln University, and has a long history of community involvement here in the Clutha District. Hamish brings this wealth of experience, and occasionally his gumboots, to Clutha Development. He is passionate about creating an environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural future for the District.

Outside of his many roles, Hamish enjoys boating, fishing, skiing and mountain biking.

Sarah Hayward

Sarah Hayward

Project Manager

Originally from Dunedin, Sarah has a BA from Otago University, and a Graduate Diploma in Economic Development. She began her career in retail management, and is almost a local after 14 years in the Clutha District. Sarah enjoys working on various projects to make Clutha a great place to live and work, and making sure people are aware of the fantastic opportunities here.

Away from Clutha Development, Sarah is involved in many clubs and sports through her three busy children, and is also involved in the BOT for Rosebank School and Clutha Health Inc. 

Eion Mills

Eion Mills

Project Manager (Lawrence to Waihola Feasibility Study)

Eion is currently undertaking a feasibility study for the extension of the cycle and walking trail from Lawrence through to Milton via the Manuka Gorge and then onto Waihola. He moved his family to South Otago 33 years ago and has been here ever since. Working as a farm manager near the Manuka Gorge, a forest manager based in Milton and on-going forestry consultancy, Eion is well placed with the skills and knowledge to work with the landowners, working group and stakeholders on the potential cycle trail.

Not too far away from work, Eion is a keen sportsman and regular social cyclist. 

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Karla McPhee

Karla McPhee

Client Liaison Manager

Originally from North Otago, Karla spent her school years growing up in Gore. Karla trained as a Veterinary Nurse working in Oamaru before starting her three-year OE. Since returning from the UK, Karla has spent 14 years working in the primary industry managing retail stores, working as a technical sales representative and an area manager. Karla is very passionate about her role at Clutha Development, working alongside local businesses supporting them attract and retain great people to live and work in the Clutha District.

Outside of work, Karla enjoys life with her young family, travelling, biking and adventure racing. She is a proud supporter of the Clutha Rugby Club and holds the reins to co-ordinating the women’s committee making sure the players are well fed after the games.

Toby Bennett

District Marketing Manager

I believe we live in one of the greatest places on earth.

So spending my days marketing and promoting Clutha as a fantastic place to live, work, play and stay is a way of life and not just work.

I spent a decade broadcasting on the radio and the last ten years running restaurants and brewing beer.

I passionately believe where we all call home has amazing potential to develop and grow.

My wife and I live in the Catlins and every day realise just how lucky we are! 

Natalie Paterson

Project Manager

I grew up in Balclutha and am really passionate about my home town and our great community.

I love people and many of you will already know me from working as a Customer Service Consultant at BNZ & Westpac.

Away from Clutha Development, I am involved in many clubs and sports through my busy children, and am also involved in the Balclutha Primary School PTA.

My face is the first you will see when you come to Clutha Development and you will always get a warm welcome and a big smile.