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When Engagement Is Quiet: What We Learned from Our CAC Workshop
As a board member of the Te Whare Āniwaniwa Collective, I recently facilitated a Community Advisory Committee workshop exploring early spatial concepts for the Rainbow Hub.
Feb 262 min read


Leading on the ground along the Whangaruru coast: DWST squad leader activation
This deployment aligned with a new recovery approach that brings agencies directly into affected communities, meeting people where they are rather than expecting them to navigate complex systems.
Feb 32 min read


From Fundraising to Frontline, Making Impact Visible
On 7 November, I was invited to the Wiri Base, the national Red Cross warehouse, to contribute to a training session led by the philanthropy team for door-to-door fundraisers…
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Evaluating Coordination Under Pressure, Reflections from Exercise Te Tai Āniwhaniwha
On 20 November, Auckland Emergency Management delivered Exercise Te Tai Āniwhaniwha, a large-scale emergency management exercise designed to test Auckland’s response to a credible tsunami scenario…
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Holding Space for Meaningful Partnership, Reflections from a Community Advisory Committee Discussion
On 12 November, I participated in a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) discussion focused on mana whenua, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and governance within the context of a community-led project...
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Digital Preservation of at-Risk Marae
Facing the threat of significant change or loss due to new legislation requiring earthquake strengthening , alongside risks from various natural hazards. The digitally preservation of marae as they currently exist ensures these important sites are documented and can remembered for generations to come using VR.
May 19, 20251 min read


Retrofit Design, (France)
Designed to evoke calm and clarity, this yoga and wellness studio in Divonne-les-Bains transforms a dark former nightclub into a serene retreat. Warm white oak, soft recessed lighting, and brass accents create a tactile, inviting atmosphere, while thoughtful circulation and framed sight lines guide visitors effortlessly through studios and consultation rooms.
May 17, 20231 min read


Consultive Design, (Myanmar)
Aided a project scoping mission to Myanmar, assisting the National Red Cross Society in developing a client-briefing document for the improvement or replacement of five Red Cross warehouses. Running focus groups, site analysis, and stakeholder engagement and consultation.
May 19, 20221 min read
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