We’re a diverse bunch of community researchers, and welcome others to join us.

Hunaara Waerehu
Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe
Hunaara is based between Wellington and Tikitiki. He is a student of economics, a company director and provides advice to corporate clients in the investment banking sector.

Renee Raroa
Ngāti Porou
Renee is from Rangitukia and works with Toha NZ developing an online platform to reliably measure and prove regenerative outcomes.

Manu Papuni-Iles
Ngāti Porou
Manu is based in Rangitukia and works with students at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Waiu o Ngāti Porou.

Te Ataakura Tanirau-Wickliffe
Ngāti Porou
Te Ataakura is based in Rangitukia and works in communications.

Manu Caddie
Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Hauā
Manu is based at Makarika and is involved in the biotech sector.

Jody Toroa
Ngai Tāmanuhiri, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou
Jody is based at Muriwai and works for her marae, hapū and iwi.

Dr Terrence Loomis
Aotearoa/NZ citizen
Terry is based in Gisborne and works as an independent researcher specialising in climate change policy, transition and community engagement.