Malcolm Whitaker

Chairperson - member of the Trust since 2005

Malcolm has attended many releases; his most memorable being a release on Motohoura (Whale Island). Malcolm is an Environment Bay of Plenty Councillor.

John Hohapata-Oke

Trustee –  Trustee since 2005

John represents Ngati Awa. His long term interest in conservation has led him to being involved with the protection of kiwi in the Whakatane District.

Ron Russell

Trustee –  Trustee since 2008

Ron has enjoyed hunting and tramping in New Zealand and islands. He enjoys the practical side of conserving our native flora and fauna. He was a manager in the dairy and food processing industry for 50 years.

Clive Tozer

Trustee - Trustee since 2009

Clive has a background in land management and sustainability and appreciates that protection of kiwi is part of a bigger picture that includes the bush reserves the kiwi live in.

Jacqui Hughes

ONZM – Trustee – Trustee since 2009

Founding member of Nukuhou Saltmarsh Care group, founding member Birdsaplenty Festival.  Formerly Environment BOP Councillor for 12 years and CEO of Eastbay REAP.

Marguerite Timbs

Trustee - Trustee since 2009

Marguerite's background is in business. For 25 years she and her late husband Graham owned and operated Awakeri Hot Springs.  Semi-retirement has given her the opportunity to become more involved in community based organisations.

Russell Ingram-Seal

Trustee - Trustee since 2010

Russell Ingram-Seal has always been interested in conservation and NZ native fauna, with a keen interest in entomology. He is the leader of the the successful Kiwi Call Listening Tours.

David Paine

Advisor

David’s work involves planning and delivery of biodiversity programmes for the eastern Bay of Plenty. It includes support for the Whakatane Kiwi Project through predator control and general pest management within the Whakatane kiwi habitat.

Bridget Evans

Advisor

Bridget commenced as Whakatane Kiwi Project Manager in August 2009.