T.E.R:R.A.I.N - Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network

Trustees and Associates


Trustee Profiles

Four trustees, including the Chair, who manages the Trust's day-to-day activities, run the Taranaki Kiwi Trust. The trustees are dedicated volunteers, with an interest in the conservation of kiwi in the Taranaki Region. Also involved with the work of the Trust are our associates, whose contribution to the Trust's activities, efforts and projects will not go unnoticed. Below are a few words about the Trustees, and what interests they have in protecting the kiwi.


Jenny Steven, Trustee and Chair

Jenny is involved in nature conservation on private land on Pouakai, with past experience in environmental research management in Wellington, and field-based plant and wildlife management (South Island, Raoul and other islands). Jenny is trained in Natural Resource Management and geography. She is a past member of the Taranaki-Whanganui Conservation Board and active in the Rotokare Sanctuary Project. Jenny is also Taranaki Kiwi Trust's funding co-ordinator.

Barry Hartley, Trustee

Retired Fire Officer, now a full-time naturalist. Regional Representative for the Ornithological Society of NZ.

Associate Profile

Kris Grabow, Field Officer

Kris is the Trust's Field Officer. This is a paid part-time role. Kris is a trained ecologist, with experience in wildlife management, including volunteer work with kiwi at Waikaremoana. She is a Taranaki local so knows the Trust's area well. Kris also works part time for Department of Conservation, based at North Egmont.
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Sid Marsh, Freelance Wildlife Officer

Sid has worked with Taranaki kiwi since August 2004 and is proud of his association with the TKT and its projects. He has a special interest in kiwi habits, having worked with kiwi for over 15 years.

Kathryn Bevers, Newsletter Compiler

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