About us

Eco-index is a purpose-driven business based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our vision is to weave knowledge and people to revolutionise investment for te taiao.

We provide research-based products and services to guide the investment of time, energy and money into nature.

We blend expertise from many fields and are committed to the global Digital Public Goods movement.

We welcome collaboration, please get in touch.

Our values:


Matatika
transparency, openness and honesty

Taonga tuku iho
nurturing the treasures handed down to us,
particularly our environment and people

Auahatanga
creativity, innovation and adaptability

Tino rangatiratanga
freedom to act and empower others

Core Eco-index Team

  • Kevan Côté

    Data Scientist

    Moose Engineering & Design

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  • Karen Denyer

    Karen Denyer

    Senior Ecologist

    Papawera Geological Consulting

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  • Catherine Kirby

    Catherine Kirby

    Communication Manager

    Bryter Science

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  • Aaron McGlinchy

    Aaron McGlinchy

    Operations Manager

    Independent Consultant

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  • Penny Payne

    Business Development Manager

    Penny Payne Consulting

    Ngāi Tahu: Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Kāti Huirapa

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  • Olivia Stead

    Olivia Stead

    Administrator

    University of Waikato

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  • Dr Kiri Joy Wallace

    Director
    Restoration Ecologist

    Independent Consultant

    University of Waikato - Environmental Research Institute

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  • Corey Ruha

    Director
    Iwi Liaison & Data Scientist

    Independent Consultant

    Te Arawa, Tainui, Mātaatua

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Advisory & Cameo

  • Dr John Reid

    Dr John Reid

    Systems Specialist

    Earth Quotient

    Ngāti Pikiao, Tainui

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  • Dr Jay Whitehead

    Dr Jay Whitehead

    Environmental Economist

    Matatihi

    Ngāi Tahu, Ōraka Aparima, Kāti Māmoe

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  • Jemma Penelope

    Technical Integration and Lead Writer

    Independent Consultant

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  • Jeremy Gray

    Digital Specialist

    Gray & Shinn Consulting

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