Whitebait Connection (WBC) coordinators.
Please scroll down to see the full list in geographical order.

Kim Jones (nee Boyle)
National and Northland WBC Coordinator
Kia ora koutou!  I am  the national coordinator for the Whitebait Connection programme and trustee of its founding trust the Mountains to Sea Conservation trust.  I've been involved in environmental education since 2003 and my favourite part of the job is being out in the environment - natures classroom!  I'm also a Northland coordinator for the Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) programme and co-founder of the Drains To Harbour stormwater awareness campaign and Mangrove Discovery Programme.  I am a graduate of Environmental Management, Conservation, Business Administration and Computing and was lucky enough to study here in Northland.
Phone: (09) 434 0779
Email:  kim.j@whitebaitconnection.co.nz. 

Nicki Wakefield
Northland WBC Coordinator
Nicki Wakefield (Ngapuhi, Ngai Tahu, Te Arawa) holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waikato. Nicki gained many skills throughout her study, which ranged widely from marine and terrestrial ecology to study of the Resource Management Act. Since completing her degree in 2007 Nicki has undertaken genetic research on plant and animal species endemic to New Zealand (Giant Wire Rush and the Auckland Tree Weta). Nicki is a trustee of the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, as well as coordinator for Experiencing Marine Reserves and Drains to Harbour programmes which are umbrellaed by the trust along with the Whitebait Connection.
Phone: 0272424845
Email: nicki@whitebaitconnection.co.nz

Murray and Joe Palmer
Gisborne WBC coordinators 
Phone: 021 177 1926 / 06 868 7133
Email: m.palmer@clear.net.nz

Mel McColgan
Nelson WBC/Waimaori coordinator
Melanie McColgan is based in Nelson, but works with many schools/groups at locations all over the top of the South Island from Rai Valley to Golden Bay in Nelson/Tasman Bays. She has been involved with delivery since 2004, at that time, Sarah Langi was the WBC Co-ordinator and Melanie the Iwi representative. In 2006, changes to the Waimaori programme led to her taking on sole delivery as Co-ordinator.
Educational background: Environmental Science and DoC'sTrainee Ranger/Certificate in Conservation, Iwi Environmental Management.
Email: titi711@gmail.com
Phone: (03) 545 1752

Ali Kay
Marlborough/Blenheim WBC coordinator and environmental educator for Marlborough District Council
Phone: (03) 579 5151
Email: ali.kay@marlborough.govt.nz

Penny McIntosh
Westport (Buller) WBC coordinator - 
Phone: 03) 788 8016
Email: pmcintosh@doc.govt.nz

Cody Frewin
Canterbury WBC, Mahaanui Area Coordinator
Kia ora koutou
Ko Cody Frewin taku ingoa.
I am the community relations/education ranger for the Department of Conservation, Mahaanui Area Office, Otautahi/Christchurch.  As part of this role I deliver the Whitebait Connection programme in the Mahaanui Area – the focus at the moment is on schools and community groups in the Christchurch region – but this will be extended out across the whole of Mahaanui Area in time. 
Phone: (03) 341 9119
Email: cfrewin@doc.govt.nz