Kaihoahoa Whenua | Landscape Architect
Pouwhiri | Principal
My passion for children’s outdoor play and environmental education inspired my decision to retrain as a landscape architect and become a play specialist. This followed my success in education at both tertiary and early childhood levels.
Since joining Boffa Miskell, I have been involved in a number of projects of varying scale, with a particular focus on open space and recreation, play spaces, learning landscapes for schools and kindergartens and planting design.
I have a keen interest in native plants, which is of great benefit to my design work.
I relish discovering Māori and Pakeha stories of the land in Aotearoa New Zealand, and weaving them into a new narrative. I employ thoughtful, responsive designs that deliver imaginative and creative recreation spaces for families and communities.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons), UNITEC
Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons), University of Waikato
Affiliations
Registered Member, New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA)
Member, International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)
Kaupapa whanau, Nga Āho
Register of Play Inspectors International Early Years NZ Level II (EC3342)