Tamara was born in Timaru, Canterbury in New Zealand (south of Christchurch).
Tamara played for Canterbury Women, and as a schoolgirl was opening the batting for Canterbury alongside then England International Claire Taylor. Tamara came to the UK in 2005 as part of her cricket development. She played for Bath Cricket Club in the Women’s National League, and Somerset during this period.
During here spell with Somerset, Tamara was an enthusiastic and industrious wicketkeeper, and top-order batter.
After returning to New Zealand she played for Northern Districts, and New Zealand Women’s A Team. Tamara played for NZ A Team against an England Touring Team during 2008 that featured a Somerset team-mate Steph Davies. The NZ side that day included Rachel Priest and Holly Huddlestone.
Tamara returned to England for a few seasons to coach and play club Cricket at Weston-s-Mare.
Somerset Playing Statistics
| Playing Period: | 2005-06 | Batting: | RHB |
| Appearances: | 12 | Bowling: | RA-LB (occasional) |
| Runs: | <200 | ||
| Wickets: | N/a |
| Other Clubs: New Zealand A, Northern Districts, Canterbury |