Chris Furlong

Chris Furlong

Chris is a recent high school graduate of Kristin School in Auckland, planning to study computer science and environmental studies at university. Chris has a passion for service and the environment, and he has been active in his school and local community for...
Manannan O’Connell

Manannan O’Connell

Manannan is a year 13 student at Henderson High School who attended BLAKE Inspire in 2020. Growing up in the Waitakere Ranges of West Auckland he has always had a passion for the unique flora and fauna of New Zealand, with a particular interest in birdlife. He is...
Manannan O’Connell

Lucas Richardson

Lucas is a Year 13 student at Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Lucas attended BLAKE Inspire in April 2021 and developed an interest in the marine environment in the process. In more recent times, Lucas further explored the marine environment during the Spirit of...
Helena Sanderson

Helena Sanderson

Helena Sanderson is a first year student at AUT studying a Bachelor of Science in environmental sciences. As a sailor who spends more days on the water than off, she has a strong connection and deep appreciation for the ocean. Helena first participated in BLAKE’s...