Dr Rebecca McLeod (Chair)
Rebecca has extensive knowledge of Fiordland, from the rainforests to its unique marine environment, having conducted ecological research in the area for many years. She is a science advisor with experience in the academic, commercial and public service sectors, most recently advising New Zealand's Antarctic Science Programme.
Stewart Bull
Stewart has extensive knowledge of the customary uses of Fiordland, particularly customary fishing. He is the former chair of the Oraka-Aparima Rūnaka and the former Oraka-Aparima Rūnaka representative on the Board of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Stewart is a Tāngata Tiaki, appointed by the Minister of Fisheries, in recognition of his particular expertise in local customary fishing management and resource issues. He is the Oraka Aparima Rūnaka representative on the Customary Fisheries Advisory Group and the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative to the Southland Conservation Board.
Peter Young
Pete has worked on boats since he was 15-years-old. He lives in Te Anau and works in the fiords as a commercial fisher and skipper for charter vessels. He is also a very keen recreational fisher and hunter.
John Cushen
Gavin Tayles
Jason Haggerty
Jason is a fourth generation fisherman from Invercargill who spent his school holidays fishing with his father in Fiordland, before commencing his own fishing career in 2008. His extensive knowledge of commercial fishing, combined with a keen interest in recreational hunting and fishing, gives Jason a unique appreciation of how different groups can share an environment.
Strategic Priorities 2025-28
The Guardians have worked with the management agencies to develop strategic priorities for the next three years. By setting strategic priorities, we are signalling priority work areas, setting clear targets to measure progress against and clarifying work that will require collaboration among agencies. We are confident this direction will ensure ongoing support for integrated management of the Fiordland Marine Area.
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