EHA Co-Chair | CEO of Waiheke Resources Trust

Over the past decade Mike has been involved in running and managing NGOs in Aotearoa New Zealand. He lives on Waiheke Island and acts as the General Manager of the Waiheke Resources Trust. After serving on the board of Environmental Hubs Aotearoa for three years, he was elected to the position of Co-Chair. His time here has taught him that we effect meaningful large-scale change, as we collectively challenge established norms, innovate, and envision best practices within the environmental sector.

E: chair@environmenthubs.nz

EHA Treasurer | Accounts Manager at EcoMatters Environment Trust

Tina has been the Treasurer for EHA since 2018, and has had nearly 20 years of experience working and volunteering with NGO’s in both the environmental space and in the sports sector. With a strong financial background and a current member of CAANZ it has been an honour for her to be able to give back with her skills, and work with EHA as it goes from strength to strength. Tina is the Finance Manager for EcoMatters Environment Trust in Tāmaki Makaurau. In her spare time, she loves to get out in nature with friends and family, or relax with a good book and glass of wine with two loyal dogs nearby.

Independent

Marielle has been on the Board since 2015 as Chair/Co-chair and most recently as an independent Board Member. Marielle brings many years of management and marketing experience across various sectors where she held senior and international positions with public and private companies. Following this, she managed and consulted with many Not For Profit organisations. The key strengths she offers the Board are strategic and innovative thinking, she looks at the best path to success and sees the big picture. In her spare time she loves walking, eating healthy foods and being active. She lives in Tauranga with her partner and 15 year old schnauzer.

Marielle holds a M.Soc.Sci and MBA.

Board Member of Go Eco, Hamilton and Environment Network Manawatū

“Ko Ellieda Komene tōku ingoa.
Ko Ngāpuhi taku iwi.
No Kirikiriroa ahau.”

Ellieda has a background in education, community and social services, health and local and central government sectors.

In her spare time, she enjoys tramping, taking part in community activities, reading, spending time in the garden and exploring Aotearoa.

She is passionate about social and environmental issues, helping people and working with communities.

Independent - CE of Kaibosh

Susie was the Kaiwhakahaere Hapori at Sustainability Trust for 5 years, which is when she joined the board. Now she is the CE of Kaibosh, the oldest food rescue organisation in Aotearoa with three sites in Te Upoko o te Ika a Muai (Greater Wellington). Susie is a proud dog mum and step mum, and an active member in her local community of Brooklyn.

Trust Manager of Christchurch Envirohub

Ben graduated from the University of Canterbury specialising in Management, Marketing and Business and Sustainability. Whilst studying, Ben worked as a Community Project Activator for the Shirley Village Project alongside Steve Jones-Poole, helping to create and activate community-based projects. Ben has been the Trust Manager for Christchurch Envirohub since mid-2022, working towards connecting all those working in the Christchurch environmental scene and helping support their mahi. Ben loves to fight for the environment and get involved with his community. You will often find him exploring the hills, mountains and forests, gardening or grabbing pallets off the street to build practical projects.

Partnerships Manager at WAI Wānaka

Following a varied corporate career in senior executive, change management and troubleshooting roles, for the past 7 years Julie has focussed on supporting community-led action in and around Wānaka, including as Partnerships Manager for EHA’s newest Hub, WAI Wānaka.

Julie’s role with WAI Wānaka started her on a journey to find ways to better support community effort and she is keen to apply her experience and skills to assist the EHA Board. Julie has a strong interest in improving impact and outcomes in the for-purpose sector through harnessing collaborative effort, sharing knowledge and reducing duplication.

Julie moved permanently to Wānaka in 2017 with her husband Geoff and their two dogs, Moose and Mango. Julie has fully embraced life in Wānaka and along with daily dog walks she enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, swimming and kayaking.

CEO of Sustainable HB - Centre for Climate and Resilience

Emma is passionate about making a difference in climate change. She has 25+ years of project management and consulting experience across industries worldwide. In the last 15 years this experience has been in large scale complex projects in the $100 million+ space. Emma has also had her own consulting practice in the Regenerative, community development, co-op and cohousinig building and innovation areas. She is now the CEO for Sustainable HB - Centre for Climate and Resilience. She has worked with the board to grow our organisation and its activity since 2022.