FOR THE LOVE OF GATHERING

ABOUT FLOCK

Our business originated from a love of gathering. A gathering that is not only warm and comfortable but, inviting.

Starting in Hawke’s Bay and as a husband and wife team, Flock now has depots in both Auckland and Hawke’s Bay and now comprises a team of 18. We are launching Otago in late 2023.

We focus on furniture hire, but with 5 stylists and planners on the team, any design or organisation needed for your event is in our capable hands.

The Flock Story

We are Kris and Alice. A kiwi (A) and a yank (K). Our love flourished as Alice was studying classical music in North America while Kristopher spent his days farming soybean, maize and sugar beets.

In true Kris and Alice style, our relationship has been nothing but fast-paced and exciting. We were engaged and tying the knot, beginning our lives together farming in Minnesota, USA, within 3 months of dating. We’ve now been married 7 years. Adding to the crazy, we now have a beautiful daughter, Harriet and twin babies, Millie and Fletcher.

Alice began her journey with an events floral business in Toronto, launching her own event company in the United States. Kristopher was invited to work on large scale floral installations in Minneapolis, developing his love of grand scale events.

The wedding industry quickly became a love and a passion for us both. Knowing there was a gap in the NZ wedding industry for furniture hire, we traded in our life of maize and soybean for greener pastures and in July 2018, took the plunge launching Flock Events in New Zealand.

Our business originated from a love of gathering. A gathering that is not only warm and comfortable but, inviting. Flock is a nod to both our mothers, who have instilled the art of a good gathering, welcoming friends and family regularly into our family homes.

We’ve been overwhelmed with how quickly we have been welcomed into this fast-paced industry by those exploring their lounging and furniture aspirations.

We believe Flock is successful because of the team behind us. We play to each other’s strengths. We inspire, challenge and drive one another. It’s rewarding and it’s dynamic.

Alice & Kris

Meet the Team

ALICE SIP

DIRECTOR
Alice is the founder and ex Managing Director of Flock. With a background in performance and a passion for Entrepreneurship, Alice has been the driving force behind the growth of Flock.
KRISTOPHER SIP

HAWKE’S BAY WAREHOUSE MANAGER | DIRECTOR
Kris is one half of the original Flock team alongside Alice. With an extensive farming background, Kris is the “American Muscle” solver of all problems. He is often on the road helping the various locations’ logistics and operations.
Jessica Brooker

GENERAL MANAGER
Known for her fast replies, long fingernails and tattoos, Jess is the face of Flock. With an international background in Tourism and Events, Jess has worked through all aspects of the business, landing her the role of General Manager and the respect of he clients and peers. Jess loves the corporate arm of Flock and is well known and loved in our business event sphere.
BRENDON HOLMES

CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER | OPERATIONS ANALYST
Brendon joins us from an extensive background in events and PR. Previously the GM of Arkade, Brendon joined Flock at a key moment of growth. Overseeing new clients, the delivery team, and the management of our warehouse, Brendon keeps our flagship Auckland branch in order. He also makes a damn good smashburger!
Joe Keech

AUCKLAND WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Joe is known in the Auckland warehouse as the person who brings the vibes, questionable singing and an incredible eye for detail. As a brit he’s fallen in love with NZ and we can’t be happier to have him.
CHARLY PAUNOVIC

ACCOUNT MANAGER
Charly is our wedding event administrator. She takes care of all our wedding clients hiring furniture. Charly has an incredible background in super yachts, owning her own supply business in Croatia. She is well versed in service, and our clients know it!
Megan Griffiths

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Meg is Jess’ right hand woman and the glue that holds our Auckland team together. Joining the team in January 2025, she has ensured everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
DYLAN ANDREWS

WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR
Dylan is responsible for the inventory management of our busiest location - Auckland. He is known as our charmer, always going above and beyond for clients. Dylan has previously been the Delivery Coordinator for Auckland and Cromwell.
QUINTIN HEPI

DELIVERY LEAD - HAWKE’S BAY
Quintin is known for going above and beyond on jobs. Always smiling, and always happy to assist. He joined Flock after a long career in marquees. “A breath of fresh air” is how Quintin has been recognised.
Gina Linnell

LEAD PLANNER / STYLIST
With an incredibly strong background in events, Gina is our fab Lead Planner and Stylist. Her ability to balance logistics with aesthetics makes her a trusted partner for clients and an integral part of the Flock team.
Francesca Arlidge

LEAD STYLIST / PLANNER
Fran is our fabulous Lead Stylist / Planner, her role spans across concept development, and styling execution, ensuring each event reflects a cohesive vision while also capturing the unique personality of every client. She thrives on detail and precision, from the larger creative narrative down to the finishing touches that elevate a space.
Sue McIvor

ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Mama Sue as she’s known, or “The Boomer”, Sue is Flock’s Account Manager. She has an extensive background in office management, administration and vast experience in high level personal assistant roles. She runs all financial and legal aspects to Flock.
Morgan Mcivor

SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

Morgan is our creative face behind the scenes and the mastermind behind our social media. She loves being behind the camera, shooting photos, videos and motivating the rest of the team to do the same.