The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO

The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, GNZM, QSO

In 2016 the Governor General accepted an invitation to become the Patron of BLAKE, as her predecessors had been before her. For more information see http://gg.govt.nz/the-governor-general.
James Gibson

James Gibson

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...
Sue Ratcliffe

Sue Ratcliffe

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...
Bhakti Patel

Bhakti Patel

I work with the team to deliver our amazing environmental education programmes such as the BLAKE Inspire suite of programmes, BLAKE Expeditions, and BLAKE Ambassadors. I joined BLAKE in October 2016. I obtained my BSc and MSc degrees from the University of Auckland,...
Leigh Takirau

Leigh Takirau

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...