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

Directors

Dr Kiri Joy Wallace

Restoration Ecologist
Independent Consultant
University of Waikato - Environmental Research Institute

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Corey Ruha

Iwi Liaison, Data Scientist,
Science Communicator
Independent Consultant
Te Arawa, Tainui, Mātaatua

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Science & Operations

Dr Md Saif Khan

Data Scientist
Independent Consultant

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Kevan Côté

Data Scientist
Moose Engineering & Design

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Karen Denyer

Senior Ecologist
Papawera Geological Consulting

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Catherine Kirby

Communication & Relationships Manager
Bryter Science

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Aaron McGlinchy

Operations Manager
Independent Consultant

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Penny Payne

Social Scientist & Impact Analyst
Penny Payne Consulting
Ngāi Tahu: Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Kāti Huirapa

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Olivia Stead

Administrator
University of Waikato

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Advisory & Cameo

Dr John Reid

Systems Specialist
Earth Quotient
Ngāti Pikiao, Tainui

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Dr Jay Whitehead

Environmental Economist
Matatihi
Ngāi Tahu, Ōraka Aparima, Kāti Māmoe

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David Hunt

Data Scientist
Litmus Datatech

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Jemma Penelope

Technical Integration and Lead Writer
Independent Consultant

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Louisa Choe

Marketing Analyst
Independent Consultant