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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
