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...
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 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...
Andrew is in his second year at the University of Otago, studying a Bachelor of Applied Science in physics and modelling, with a particular interest in climate modelling and oceanography. Andrew grew up in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington, and now resides in...
Sophie Weenink Smith is a 16 year old student from Nelson/Whakatu. Sophie studies with Crimson Global Academy and is active in her local community with volunteering to help the environment, people and animals. She organises beach and river clean ups, does a great deal...
