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We welcome ECan cr Vicky Southworth in 2025 as our ECan representative to the Estuary Trust Board. Bio to
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We welcome Dylan to our board who was elected at our Sept 2024 AGM' Dylan brings to the Trust a wealth of practical experience in conservation. Speaks Te Reo Maori and is a New Brighton
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We welcome Aaron to our board who was elected at the Sept 2024 AGM Aaron brings to the Trust a wealth of management as well as practical experience as first Board Member and currently as the manager of the amazing Conservation Volunteers NZ Read More ...
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We welcome Natasha is one of our board members at our September 2024 AGM She is an environmental scientist with expertise in Marine Biology, invasive species management, and community engagement. Living in Redcliffs and currently the Read More ...
Chair Person
Joe is a Regional Councillor representing North East Christchurch / Orei, and has lived on Mount Pleasant for 20 years. He is a bird photographer, enjoys running around the bays and on the coastal pathway and swims in the estuary through the Read More ...
Treasurer
Since Sept 2023 Lesley is a Marine Zoologist. She worked as a Coastal Water Quality and Ecology Scientist for Environment Canterbury for nearly 19 years including research and reporting on the Estuary. Now retired, Lesley continues Read More ...
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Kelly is the current Christchurch City Councillor for Burwood and the previous chair of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood Community board and has a background in sales and marketing. As an 18-time Coast to Coast competitor he has spent countless hours Read More ...
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An Emerita Professor in Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Islay is a marine biologist/toxicologist. She is passionate about shellfish, the restoration of natural habitats and mahinga kai. She is also interested in the scientific, Read More ...
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Kaiako/Secondary school teacher in visual arts and technology at Haaeta Community College and a graduate of the prestigious NZ Maori Arts and Craft Institute in Rotorua. Dallas is also a leader of the Avon/Otakaro River Network and chair Read More ...
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Celia has lived in Mt Pleasant most of her life. A keen amateur bird watcher she has observed wonderful wildlife over the years in the estuary. She is happy when working in practical tasks and taking a holistic approach to protection of this Read More ...
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Having completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Master of Applied Science in Environmental Management covering Mana Kaitiatanga, Climate Change, Policy and Planning, Ann's statement of her involvement as a board member is; "I Read More ...
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Bill Simpson has a background in environmental communications, marketing, and education. As a resident of Southshore, he is aware of the importance of a healthy estuary; he is a dedicated member of the volunteer team that restore and maintain Read More ...
Vice Chair Person
Kit researches and teaches on the molecular genetic basis of human diseases at the University of Otago. A keen advocate for the estuary and a local resident, his aim for the Estuary Trust is to preserve and promote environmental conditions Read More ...
Manager
Tanya has been self employed as an Environmental Education Consultant since 1995. She is currently contracted by the Estuary Trust as the only paid part time Manager. Her passion is to raise the awareness of the values of our Read More ...