Rachel Russell, Te Hoiere Programme Manager
Wilhelmina Borst, Te Hoiere Project Coordinator
Sarah Huntley, Education Coordinator, Te Hoiere Project
sarah.huntley@ngatikuia.iwi.nz
A teacher by trade, Sarah is passionate about fostering the next generation of kaitiaki. She brings a fun and hands-on learning approach to conservation for our local tamariki. When Sarah isn’t busy working with local schools and managing the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve campsite, she loves fishing, bush walks and exploring nature with her husband, Shannon, and two children. Contact Sarah about a visit to your school or community group in Marlborough!
Ngahuia Wilson, Catchment Support Officer, Marlborough District Council
ngahuia.wilson@marlborough.govt.nz | 0272 432 754
Ngahuia is passionate about farming and the agricultural sector, growing up on a sheep and beef farm it is second nature to her. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Lincoln University, with a focus on plant and soil health, and land management. In her spare time, she can be found working on the family farm, mustering, or shearing. Landowners and land managers can get in touch with Ngahuia about funding and support available through the Project.
Casey Anderson, Pou Waho, Taiao Operations Lead, Ngāti Kuia
India Hamill, Environmental Scientist – Freshwater Ecosystems, Marlborough District Council
india.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz
India grew up in Marlborough, and isn't the only freshwater ecologist in the family. As part of Te Hoiere Project, she's looking at barriers to migration for native fish and understanding their habitats across the catchment. When she isn't knee-deep in fish habitats, you can find her as part of Council's waiata group, Ngā Manu Tioriori – Song Birds.
Phil Clerke, Department of Conservation
Wendy Sullivan, Marlborough Catchment Coordinator, New Zealand Landcare Trust
wendy.sullivan@landcare.org.nz | 027 247 3503
With more than two decades of experience in a range of conservation roles, Wendy's passion is supporting grassroots efforts. While Wendy works for NZ Landcare Trust across Marlborough, she has helped Te Hoiere Project to support the formation of community-led catchment groups and their activities in our sub-catchments.
Angela MacKenzie, Top of the South Wood Council
Pete Hamill, Marlborough District Council
Don Pointon, Havelock Community Association
Chris Shaw, Forest & Bird Bat Recovery Project
Chris joined the Project in November 2025, previously undertaking ecological assessments for Top of the South Wood Council's ungulate project.
Mandy Noffke, Forest & Bird
Lea O'Sullivan, Waka Kotahi
Jane Mitchell, Fonterra
Sally Neal, Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau
