I’ve spent 26 years walking alongside young people in nature, 19 of those at Waipuna, helping them learn about their strengths and skills to overcome challenges in their lives. I started at Waipuna in 2007 as an Adventure Therapy facilitator, and now manage the Community Development team, staying innovative to meet the challenges present in our communities. I believe in long-term, unconditional support – high challenge alongside high support – and in helping people push themselves to keep learning and growing. Outside of mahi, my wife Meghan and our three tamariki, Harper, Zoe and Tainui, are my priority, and I love escaping to jiu jitsu with the team at Oceanside when I get a free moment.