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Available for consultation, speaking engagements, media inquiries, and collaboration opportunities
Available for consultation, speaking engagements, media inquiries, and collaboration opportunities
Multiple ways to connect for different types of inquiries
General inquiries, consultation requests, and collaboration opportunities
Professional networking, policy insights, and leadership updates
Community updates, policy insights, and regional engagement
Please email first for urgent matters or to schedule a call
200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, serving the Canterbury region
Available for a range of professional engagements across governance, environmental management, and community development.
Themes and challenges I'm particularly interested in addressing
Regional and national climate response, emissions reduction, adaptation strategies, and building climate-resilient communities.
Sustainable water allocation, freshwater quality protection, and balancing environmental, economic, and cultural needs.
Integrating mātauranga Māori into environmental management, honouring Treaty partnerships, and kaitiakitanga principles.
Balancing economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection for long-term community wellbeing.
Building adaptive capacity, disaster recovery, and community-led solutions to environmental and social challenges.
Transforming how government works through transparency, community engagement, and evidence-based decision-making.
Serving the Canterbury region from Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city and the heart of the South Island.
Address:
200 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8011
New Zealand
Note: Please schedule appointments in advance via email. Walk-in visits may not be accommodated due to meeting schedules and council commitments.
Ward: Christchurch West
Service: Representing West Ward residents on city matters
For specific council-related inquiries, please use the appropriate council contact channels or email me directly.
Quick answers to questions I receive often
Email contact@swiggs.nz with event details (date, location, audience, topic), and I'll respond with availability and next steps.
Yes, through Swiggs Consulting. Email your project scope, timeline, and budget, and I'll assess fit and availability.
For ECan-related matters, please follow formal council processes. For informal discussions, email to explore possibilities.
Email with topic, deadline, and outlet information. I prioritize media requests and aim to respond within 24-48 hours.
Whether it's consultation, speaking, media, or collaboration—I'd be pleased to hear from you.