Conservation Week Panel Discussion: Celebrating and Promoting Community Conservation People and Projects

Date: Tuesday 2 September 

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Where: Activity Centre, Hundertwasser Art Centre 

Join us for an evening of conversation and community connection during Conservation Week 2025.

This panel discussion celebrates the people, projects and passion behind local conservation efforts. Hear from a diverse panel of experts, each sharing their perspective and experiences in an informal conversation.

The evening will begin with a welcome by Joost de Bruin, Director of the Hundertwasser Art Centre, who will introduce the event with reflections on Hundertwasser’s deep commitment to life in harmony with nature.

Enjoy light refreshments and informal networking before the panel begins.

Together, we will explore how conservation works across communities, from protecting native species like kiwi and bats, to the impact of pests such as rats, stoats and possums and how we all play a part in restoring balance to nature.

Panel participants:

Sam Johnson – Northland Regional Council, Predator Free 2050 Manager

Dr Tim Martin – Chairperson, Pukenui Western Hills Forest Charitable Trust

Ngaire Sullivan – Kiwi Coast CEO

Winiwini Kingii – Predator Free 2050 Northland Regional Council, Te Kaunihera a Rohe o Te Taitokerau

Jaz O’Donnell – Project and Partnership Manager – Circular Economy, Sustainable Business Network

Sheila Taylor – Chairperson for Mountains to Sea Trust Conservation Trust