Meet our Trustees
John Adams - Chair
John has been involved with the Environment Centre for three years since he moved here from the South Island. John and his family routinely bike to work and school, grow their own veggies and bake their own bread. About half of the electricity they use comes from solar panels on the roof. John has advocated for systemic change in his workplaces and via groups such as 350.org. He works as a health promoter in and around schools.
Jake Brookie
Jake has a background in environmental education and works with schools and clubs to help raise awareness of our region's rivers, lakes and coast. As a Trustee, he hopes to raise awareness of the Centre's role in the community.
Sarah Walker - Treasurer
Photo pending
Rebecca Ashcroft - Cullen
Dr. Andrew Phillips
Jamie Thompson
Jamie has a background in agriculture and horticulture. As Project Manager in the rural sector, he is focused on finding solutions to reduce the environmental impacts of agriculture whilst maintaining productivity. Passionate about waste minimisation and sustainability, he works to lead by example by ‘walking the talk’.
Marie Fleming
Marie is a registered architect who has been working in building sustainability for most of her career. She has volunteered for the Environment Centre as a Waste Warrior, supported Green Drinks and hosted an event for Sustainable Backyards. In 2018 she established the Sustainable Building Hawkes Bay group. Her family tries to be a sustainable as possible and are often likened to ‘the Good Life’ TV programme.
Marion Thomson
Marion has been involved with the Centre for a long time and was one of the founding Trustees. Photo pending.
Sarah Knight
Information pending.