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 ...

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 ...

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 ...