Tania came to Wai-ora after working as a Park Ranger and sharemilker in the North Island. After years leading teams in Ecological Contracting, she now leads the entire division. She studied Environmental Management and Sustainability and worked in nursery production.
Tania has always had a love for the outdoors, so the variety and outdoor nature of her work is perfect for her. She likes working for Wai-Ora because we share a vision and are dedicated to the mission.
If you have a project and are in need of a contractor, call or email Tania.
Tom has a passion for botany and started working in Horticulture when he was 15. He has had extensive experience in plant health and nursery management with various nurseries in the South Island. Tom enjoys growing plants and problem-solving. Working in Ecological Consulting and alongside our Conservation and Nursery Teams, he enjoys the natural environment. He was awarded the Individual Youth Leadership for Sustainability Award, the NGINZ Young Achiever award and second place for Young Horticulturalist of the Year Award. He has a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology and is the President of the Canterbury Botanical Society and a member of IPPS, and NZPCN.
Sarah has greatly improved the quality of plants sold by the nursery in the time she’s been here. She brings to her role 4 years of experience in other Christchurch nurseries and enjoys learning about the peculiarities of New Zealand natives. Her favourite thing we do in the nursery is growing plants from duff even though it makes caring for a varied line of plants difficult.
Russell joined Wai-Ora in 2022 with over 40 years of construction experience. He is a qualified builder who has been doing estimating in Christchurch since the earthquakes.
Russell has lived in New Zealand since 2005 and enjoys making a contribution to a successful team of people who are passionate about what they do.
With over 30 years of business accounting, administration and secretarial experience, Meryl helps ensure seamless support behind the scenes to Wai-ora’s operations. With a unique drive to achieve 100% accuracy, Meryl remains mindfully aligned with Wai-ora’s philosophy to help others. “He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.”