As co-founder of the Toroa Foundation, I’m passionate about driving positive outcomes through the intersection of environmental, economic and cultural prosperity.Our mission is to foster sustainable futures, from projects such as advancing the bid for a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in coastal Otago to developing innovative tools that empower businesses to monitor nature-based financial impacts. At the heart of our work is a collaborative, Māori-led approach, focusing on integrating community development with cutting-edge technology. With my experience as a civil litigator and more recently, a policy advocate in the fisheries space, I’m committed to scaling solutions that enhance both community prosperity and environmental resilience.