About us
The project is inspired by the work and vision of PureAdvantage: "Weaving climate and ecological resilience into our whenua."
The project is supported by Kotahitanga mo te Taiao — "a unique collaborative model of Iwi (Māori Indigenous tribes), Councils and Government" across the Top of the South, to restore and enhance nature across 3.4 million hectares of land and sea.
Project team
Barbara Nicholas – has been a researcher, teacher, policy analyst, team lead, facilitator and project coordinator. She also established and ran a commercial walnut orchard. In retrement, Barbara creates quilts/fibre art and volunteers with various local conservation initiatives, including the Department of Conservation Motueka nursery, and Moutere Catchment Group.
Kindra Douglas – has been a teacher, bookseller, publisher, counsellor, personal development facilitator and has wide ranging experience within the community sector – environmental, health, recreational, social and sport. She continues working as a national specialist in Community Led Development with Inspiring Communities.
