BLAKE Team
I started as CEO of BLAKE in February 2018. My most recent role was GM Partnerships & Communication at Sport NZ, with responsibility for managing Sport NZ’s relationship with the sports sector, as well as their brand, communications, events, and partner capability work. I also led their women in sport work. Prior to this, I […]
As Finance Officer for BLAKE, I manage the finances on a day to day basis and business planning to assist the team to turn their dreams into financial reality. I am involved in reporting quarterly financial results to the BLAKE Board and annual financial reporting for public accountability. I have worked as an accountant in […]
Ko Waikato raua ko Mangawara ōku awa Ko Tikapā raua ko Hokianga ōku moana Ko Hapuakohe raua ko Whakatere ōku maunga Ko Waiti raua ko Tuhirangi ōku marae Ko Ngāti Makirangi raua ko Te Māhurehure ōku hapū Ko Ngāti Paoa rātou ko Ngāti Whatua ki Ōrakei, Ko Ngāpuhi ōku iwi Ko Leigh Takirau tōku ingoa […]
Kia ora koutou. Ko Alice Ward-Allen tōku ingoa. Ko Whakatōhea tōku iwi. Nō Pukekohe ahau engari kei Te Whanganui-a-Tara tōku kainga. Ko tāku mahi ki BLAKE ko Head of Programmes. I started with BLAKE at the beginning of 2020, as an environmental educator delivering our NZ-VR programme in schools across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Since then […]
Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Tauhara te maunga. Ko Waikato te awa. No Taupō ahau engari ka noho au inaiānei ki Ōtautahi. He kaiwhakaako ahau mo te taiao ki BLAKE. Ko Sian Crowley toku ingoa. I have recently made the move down from Taupō to Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Previously working as an Environmental Education Coordinator for […]
Kia ora! Nō Kōtirana me Hōrana ōku tupuna I tipu ake au ki Māpua Engari kei Te-whanganui-a-Tara taku kainga. Nō reira, ka mihi ki te maunga Kahurangi me te awa Mōtueka Ko McCullough taku whanau ingoa. Ko Alice taku ingoa Ko taku turanga ki BLAKE ko au te kaiwahakahere hōtaka. As a programme manager at […]
I work for BLAKE as a programme manager supporting the depth programmes, including BLAKE Inspire, Expeditions, and Ambassadors. I also support the delivery of the BLAKE NZ-VR programme in schools around Tāmaki Makaurau. I am originally from Philadelphia in the United States and completed my bachelor’s degree in marine biology in Florida. Three years ago, […]
Talofa lava. I am a BLAKE Programme Manager based in Tāmaki Makaruau, working across all BLAKE programmes. I grew up on Waiheke Island which sparked my love for the environment, animals, and sustainability. I have a masters degree in Earth Science; which covers a range of topics including geology, climate, marine science, astrobiology, and natural […]
Kia ora! My name is Abbie, and I work for BLAKE as the NZ-VR Programme Manager in Ōtautahi Christchurch. I am really excited to have this role, as it combines my love for the ocean and my passion for environmental education. My connection with the ocean started when I was nine and went snorkeling for […]
Kia ora koutou. I tipu ake au ki Ōamaru. Nō Ōtautahi ahau e noho inanianei. Ko tāku mahi ki BLAKE ko Environmental Educator. Ko Tilly King tōku ingoa. Kia ora! My name is Tilly, and I am a part time environmental educator at BLAKE here in Ōtautahi! I am currently studying a bachelor of Environmental […]
Kia ora! I tipu ake au ki te Paekakariki, engari kei Te-whanganui-a-Tara taku kainga. Nō reira, ka mihi ki te maunga Wainui, me te awa uawa. Ko Rewa Walker taku ingoa. He Kaiako au mō te taiao o BLAKE. I am a part-time environmental educator for BLAKE, based in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. I grew up in […]
Kia ora koutou! I’m Lee Stanley, a passionate educator deeply connected to the natural beauty of Aotearoa. Growing up on the North Shore of Tāmaki Makarau, I was immersed in the wonders of the Waitematā Harbour from an early age, sparking a lifelong love for the outdoors. Today, as a kaiako for the BLAKE NZ-VR […]
My name is Cilla Brown and I come from the big island of Savaii in Samoa. I whakapapa back to Fagaloa in Upolu and Paia in Savaii. I am an Environmental Educator and the Pacific Advisor at BLAKE. I have spent many years in the Pacific Arts sector, working in production, performance, and teaching children […]
BLAKE Trustees
André leads Auckland Airport’s infrastructure development and delivery team, focusing on the implementation of our 30-year vision to build a world-class airport. André has over 20 years’ experience of delivering major infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Auckland Airport in March 2018, André was chair of Regenerate Christchurch, the organisation tasked with planning […]
Pippa was born in Portsmouth, England 1954 and educated at Downe House School, Berkshire, UK. She studied Fine Art at Camberwell School of Art in London between 1972 and 1976, gaining a First Class BA Honours degree in Painting. She went on to work for the Arts Council of Great Britain and as an assistant […]
Rear Admiral (RADM) David Proctor was born in Napier, New Zealand and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) as a Midshipman in January 1987. RADM Proctor assumed the role of Chief of Navy on 29 November 2018 following numerous senior positions within the New Zealand Defence Force, including Commander Logistics of the NZDF, Deputy […]
Nick Humphries has experienced all of the BLAKE programmes from receiving a BLAKE Young Leader Award to participating in BLAKE Inspire (previously known as YELF) leading him to go on a BLAKE Expedition and later to Antarctica as a BLAKE Ambassador in 2015. Nick is now the Director and Co-Founder of LuminateOne, an innovative software […]
Kevin Shoebridge is one of the few individuals that has successfully evolved from sailor to management in international yachting. He has been involved in six round the word yachting campaigns, winning twice – once as part of Sir Peter Blake’s all conquering Steinlager 2 crew winning every leg of the race. He has also skippered […]
Early on in his academic career, Professor Gary Wilson developed an international reputation for his research. He held a Fulbright award whilst at Victoria University, followed by the Admiral Byrd Fellowship at The Ohio State University. He was also a New Zealand Foundation for Research Fellow, before taking up a lectureship at the University of […]
Natasha has worked at MfE since 2008, before that holding roles with the Wellington and Tasman Councils and a government role in Laos. Natasha is an authentic leader who is committed to the environment sector and the opportunity that the ministry has to be at the forefront of real change. In partnership with Statistics NZ […]
A descendant of Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu, a mother of 7 tamariki, partner to a wonderful husband, and avid ‘Dance Mum’ and kaikaranga. Kataraina is of the Paora Reweti (Davis) whānau and has been raised amongst her people on her marae, Ōrākei. She is passionate about serving, working with and for whānau Māori, […]
Māhina is a descendant from Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Porou. Māhina lives in Porirua, Wellington with her husband Fred and two daughters Amokura and Logan. Outside of work Māhina loves to be out of the house – walking her dog, weight lifting, in the garden or travelling with her extended family exploring Aotearoa. Māhina […]
Michelle spent 20 years in the aviation industry (initially starting out as a flying instructor, and moving onto analytical, project management, business development and strategic roles) before becoming passionate about fighting climate change. She is now the Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of CarbonClick, a B-Corp certified enviro-tech business which empowers over 1,000 aviation and […]
Deryck has had more than 30 years governance involvement in education, health and disabilities, tourism and sports, social services and recreation sectors and nearly 40 years as a business owner. Tertiary educated at Waikato, Lincoln and Canterbury Universities, he has been involved in many consultancy projects throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. He is a strong believer in […]
Currently Chief Marketing Officer of Westpac New Zealand. I am a passionate brand story teller, customer advocate and strategic thinker. I am an experienced international leader, who has achieved great success in building high performing teams and developing people, to meet customer and business outcomes. With global, local experience, working for some of the world’s […]