NAUTIQUE NEW ZEALAND - Key Persons


Amanda Verhoeven

Amanda Verhoeven are the driving force behind Verhoeven Group. Both Shane and Amanda are watersports lovers, and enjoy getting on the water to either wakeboard, wakesurf or waterski. Their love for the sport has rubbed off on their children who are all developing their skills behind the boat. Nautique NZ are supported by the staff at Verhoeven Group for Marketing and Accounts.

Harley Rundstrom

Harley has recently joined the Nautique team as a Marine Mechanic Apprentice working alongside Richard in our servicing department. Harley will be completing his Marine Mechanic Apprenticeship while being with us. You'll find Harley tearing up the water at Karapiro wakeboarding and wake surfing with his family and friends behind their GS20.

Lauren van den Engel

Lauren manages the administration, service bookings and warranty claims. Lauren supports Mike and Richard and ensures that everything at Nautique runs smoothly, whilst providing the very best service support to all our customers. Lauren owns a Nautique and you'll regularly find her enjoying time on the water with her family wakeboard, wakesurfing and biscuiting.

Mike Wortman

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Mike has been involved in tournament waterskiing for many years and knows the industry extremely well. Mike has been involved with Nautique for a 6 years now, and is also a mechanic by trade. His understanding of our boats is second to none. As many of you will know, Mike's passion for the Nautique brand is very strong and he will happily talk your ear off about the benefits of owning a Nautique. Mike has also spent a number of years coaching and competing in America in his spare time, and has an exceptional knowledge in water sports gear. Feel free to drop Mike an email for any advice.

Richard Lockwood

Job Titles:
  • Service Technician
As a qualified mechanic and 16+ years in the automotive industry, Richard's skills and quality workmanship are a huge asset to the Nautique team. Richard enjoys problem-solving and delivering high quality service.