Our Team

Jane Spencer

Jane Spencer

Managing Director

Jane has been a part of Farm and Leisure Tours (previously CR McPhail Ltd) since 2007 as office manager taking care of all the daily logistics to ensure tours are successful and memorable. High emphasis is put on her passion of customer care and Jane will go out of her way to cater for individual requirements, or to create special moments!   A highlight is always getting positive feedback from clients sharing their tour excitement.

Jane has exhibited at many Fieldays events marketing tours and meeting customers and has travelled extensively over many years.  Outside the office, Jane is often bike riding one of New Zealand’s great tracks, travelling, yoga, gardening, or simply re-charging!

Kate Spencer

Kate Spencer

Tour Manager

Kate has been an integral part of Farm & Leisure Tours (previously CR McPhail Ltd) since 2013, planning and implementing the administrative work involved inbound tours to New Zealand, she also looks after all the social media, website maintenance and various aspects of our marketing programme and leading tours.

Being a past national and international Artistic Roller skater, Kate is well versed with the requirements of group travel for sports teams both locally and internationally and holds a degree in Sports Science & Exercise. When not relishing in her work, Kate can be found outdoors and spending time with friends & family.

Tour Leaders

 The Company places a great deal of importance on the ability of tour leaders to enhance our clients’ enjoyment of their trip.  We have excellent New Zealand based people who lead some of our tours. They have an agricultural background, travel experience and are focused on making sure everyone is looked after.