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OUR 
Former
PATRON

HRH Prince of Wales
HRH Prince of Wales

In accepting the role of Trust Patron the former HRH Prince of Wales conveyed his belief that the individuals who are out on the water, catching fish, need to be at the heart of our movement and need support and encouragement from those around them.

BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

Bill Mansfield
Bill Mansfield
Chairman

Bill has extensive experience in international law, diplomacy, and public administration.

He spent 30 years in the New Zealand Public Service, became head of MFAT's Legal Division, served twice at the United Nations and represented New Zealand at international law forums. From 1990-97 he headed the Department of Conservation. Bill facilitates the process to develop the New Zealand National Plan of Action for Seabirds (NPOA-S).

Dan Bolger
Dan Bolger
Trustee

Fisheries New Zealand
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Chris Seed
Trustee

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Trade
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Dr Jeremy Helson 
Trustee
Seafood New Zealand
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Lisa Te Heuheu
Trustee

Te Ohu Kaimoana
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Kayla Kingdon-Bebb
Trustee
WWF - New Zealand
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Penny Nelson
Trustee

Department of Conservation

MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEE

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Janice Molloy
Trust Convenor

Janice's background is in threatened species management. While working for the Department of Conservation, she organised a meeting of stakeholders interested in working together to address seabird by-catch in New Zealand and in other southern hemisphere countries. Southern Seabird Trust originated from that meeting. Janice has since left the Department but continues as Convenor of the Trust. 

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Amy Christier
Trust Administrator

Amy is a talented professional with 20 years of experience in her field. 

With a passion for growth and a proven track record, Amy brings a fresh perspective and valuable skills to the table.
Throughout her career, Amy has had to be adaptable and has gained valuable experience and honed her skills in previous roles. She has a keen eye for detail, a collaborative approach, and a drive to achieve results.
Amy has a passion for working with not for profits and helping those that don't have a voice be it humans, animals, or ecosystems. 

Outside of work, you will find Amy hitting the gym or hanging out with her 3 kids. 

Fitness and healthy living are key to success in life. 

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Charles Heaphy
Sealord
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Colin Williams
Sanford
Dave Kellian
Dave Kellian
Leigh Commercial Fishermen's Association
Doug Loder
Doug Saunders - Loder
New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen
Geordie Murman, acknowledge Grant Southa
Geordie Murman
Leigh Commercial Fishermen's Association
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Jacob Hore
Fisheries NZ
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Katie Clemens-Seely
Department of Conservation
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Lesley Hamilton
Seafood New Zealand
Inshore Council
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Carolyn Aguilar
WWF NZ
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Ben Steele-Mortimer
Seafood New Zealand
Deepwater Council
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