PatronKevin Milne, ONZM
Trusted New Zealand broadcaster and journalist, long associated with Fair Go, lending public credibility and community warmth to the Whale Song kaupapa.
Patron, Trustees and Executive Team
Extraordinary projects require extraordinary people.
Whale Song brings together respected leaders from business, creativity, governance, culture and community development who share a belief that great projects can create lasting benefits for future generations.
Patron
PatronTrustees
Chair / TrusteeMarco Zeeman
Community project leader, Wellingtonian of the Year 2005 and instigator of the successful HMNZS Wellington F69 artificial reef project.
Artist / TrusteeMike Fuller
Creator of Whale Song and the seven-whale sculpture concept, with deep aerial, underwater, ocean and visual storytelling experience.
TrusteeBarry Clevely
Property, governance, business and community development experience across Kāpiti and beyond.
TrusteeCathy Webb
Compliance, operational risk and community volunteering experience with a strong conservation connection.
TrusteeJody Davies
Long-standing connection to the project and commitment to its cultural, environmental and economic benefits.
Executive Team
Executive TeamSteve La Hood
Founder of internationally acclaimed Story Inc.
Executive TeamVerity Dookia
Verity Dookia is a Wellington creative marketing and strategy professional with experience in brand building, digital strategy and content creation.
Executive TeamRichard Mansell
Managing Director, Alpha Corporation and CEO of Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Executive TeamTakiri Cotterill
Deputy Chair, Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust · Board member of Coastlands and Alpha Corporation.
Executive TeamSir Richard Taylor
Co-founder of Wētā Workshop, builder of extraordinary things.
Supporting the Executive Team
Supporting the Executive TeamJamie Selkirk
Co-founder of Wētā Workshop, Lord of the Rings co-producer and owner of the Roxy Theatre, Miramar.
Supporting the Executive TeamRichard Cathie
Chairman, Alpha Corporation and arts patron.
Supporting the Executive TeamJenny Rowan
Former Mayor, Kāpiti Coast District Council.
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Whale Song is a community-led project. We thank all our partners and supporters who are helping shape a legacy for future generations.