Amanda Dobson. Amanda was born and bred in Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington, with a strong sense of connection to the Kaiwharawhara catchment area. Spending time in any of our local native bush areas is a favourite pastime, for maintaining wellbeing of all dimensions. Amanda has an education background in both the Primary and Early Childhood sectors. Education for Sustainability and supporting young people’s connection with nature is her passion. She is a facilitator in Te Upoko O Te Ika a Māui / Wellington Region Enviroschools team.

Bronwyn Brown. Bronwyn grew up in Wellington and she has lived, studied and worked here most of her life. Her work background was with the Dept. of Lands and Survey, and the Dept. of Conservation as a draughtswoman, a geodetic computer and after completing study at Lincoln University, a Landscape Architect.

She absolutely loves Wellington and the creative energy and optimism of its residents. She enjoys exploring Wellington’s open spaces and never grows tired of turning a corner and being surprised as Wellington and its harbour reveals itself in a new light or from a fresh angle.   Bronwyn is currently working as a Landscape Architect from home.

Clive Anstey. Clive was born in Wellington.  He trained as a forester in the UK after completing a science degree at Vic. He subsequently established a planning and design section within the NZ Forest Service before moving to the Ministry of Forestry.  He then moved to DOC in Wellington as manager of planning.  In 1997 he established a resource planning and design consultancy and has been engaged in a wide range of projects, most of which have involved the Resource Management Act and Catchment Management. His interest is in the management of natural and cultural heritage.

Jim McMahon. Jim has lived and worked in Wellington for over 30 years. He trained and worked as a professional engineer and is currently part-owner of a consultancy business. Jim enjoys the city’s recreational and cultural opportunities and is keen for Wellington to maintain its unique environment and character.

Maurice Clark. Maurice is the Company owner of McKee Fehl Constructors, established in 1973 and with a solid string of projects in Wellington, more recently in building restoration, re-strengthening and refurbishment.

Paul Bruce. Paul Bruce is a class 1 Meteorologist employed at MetService NZ Ltd, Fijian Meteorological Service and Bolivian Climate Service between 1973 and 2010. He also worked in Antarctica for one season, as a volunteer on the native forest campaigns in the mid-70s, the nuclear free movement in the 80s, in South America on a cooperative project, and for Greenpeace in Chile where he documented a pirate whaling operation resulting in its cessation the same year. Most recently he served 3 terms as Greater Wellington Regional Councillor.

He is currently working as a consultant from home. Some of his presentations can be found at http://www.paulbruce.co.nz.

Paul promotes strategies for resiliency and climate protection to improve communities’ abilities to survive a transition to a de-carbonised world. The challenge of sustainability and reducing greenhouse emissions rests almost entirely in getting the economy right. Valuing natural capital and ending perverse subsidies, among other things, are all vital to meaningful environmental reform.

Sylvia Allan has been on the Board for three terms.  With a background in environmental science, she is also a qualified town planner and operates her own business as a planning consultant.  Sylvia has had a long involvement in planning and community issues throughout the Wellington region and beyond.