Support is important to me.
Support empowers people. It provides hope and energy so that people can be the best that they can.
Thankfully, we are wired to connect.
Without the support of others I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I am grateful to have connected with many humble people and organisations that have integrity, are outward-looking and bold in their actions to help make the world a better place.

Some of my communities of connection

The Institute of Directors is the professional body for directors and is at the heart of New Zealand’s governance community.
It supports and enables directors to add value to their organisations and wider communities and prepare them to positively transform the future.

The Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society is a community-based organisation with charitable status.
It creates an open sanctuary where visitors can freely experience a representative range of natural communities that would have originally been present on the Tāwharanui peninsula.

Auckland Catholics from top of the North to Coromandel, Aotearoa.
The administration of the diocese of Auckland enables pastoral, charitable, educational, commercial, and property activities to support Catholic life and serve others.

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa is focused on a human-centred, science-led, sex-positive approach to public health.
It moves Aotearoa NZ towards zero HIV transmission, where all people living with HIV thrive, and rainbow and takatāpui communities enjoy great sexual health

NEXT Foundation is a strategic philanthropy fund.
It aims to leave a legacy of environmental and educational excellence for the benefit of future generations of New Zealanders – supporting our land and our people.

X Labs is a dedicated circular economy program.
It helps organisations explore circular thinking and unlock solutions alongside experts, communities and partners in a fast-paced, design sprint style.

The Association for Resource Management Practitioners –
Te Kahui Ture Taiao
Also known as RMLA, Resource Management Law Association
It promotes best practice in the implementation of environmental policy and law, including through education, debate and commentary.

The New Zealand Blood Service supports public health through quality blood-related services.
Give blood and save lives.

