About us

Eco-index is a charitable company guiding nature investment in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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

Our services are powered by a team of experts and our own custom-built digital products.

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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Trustees & Advisors

  • Jan Hania

    Trustee
    Eco-cultural Restoration Enabler

    Independent Advisor

    Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa-ki-te-Tonga

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  • Dr John Reid

    Dr John Reid

    Trustee
    Systems Specialist

    Earth Quotient

    Ngāti Pikiao, Tainui

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  • Dr Kiri Joy Wallace

    Trustee
    Restoration Ecologist

    Independent Consultant

    University of Waikato - Environmental Research Institute

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  • Dr Jay Whitehead

    Dr Jay Whitehead

    Advisor
    Environmental Economist

    Matatihi

    Ngāi Tahu, Ōraka Aparima, Kāti Māmoe

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  • Jemma Penelope

    Advisor
    Technical Integration

    Independent Consultant

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  • Jeremy Gray

    Advisor
    Digital Specialist

    Gray & Shinn Consulting

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Business for Impact:
Our Charitable Company Model

Eco-index Ltd is a charitable company, wholly owned by the Te Mauri o te Taiao Charitable Trust. This means that all profits generated by Eco-index flow directly to the Trust to support nature-positive action nationwide. We are here to create impact for nature, including people, and this model ensures that our profit and purpose are permanently aligned.

Read more about our charitable company structure.