These speakers will speak to the importance of home and sustainability. By exploring how our connection to our whenua as Māori is deeply rooted in our cultural values, they will speak to the impact of climate change on home spaces to create future aspirations where we live in harmony with our environments.
Anthony is uri of Ngāti Hauiti and has extensive experience in environmental leadership, Māori governance, and sustainability. He is the Board Chair of Whakauae and has worked across freshwater restoration, climate action, and ESG strategy. With a strong foundation in Te Ao Māori and governance, he is committed to embedding indigenous values into sustainability and business practices. He is currently advancing work in climate-related disclosures, modern slavery policy, and business transition planning, ensuring both environmental and social sustainability are prioritised.
Dr Amber Logan (Ngāti Kahungunu) is a registered Health Psychologist, research scientist and mother of five. Following a career in psychology and achieving international recognition in indigenous mental health, she undertook additional training in public health, completing her PhD “Housing and health for whānau Māori” in 2022. Amber has guest-lectured at numerous institutions outside her home country, including Washington State University and Harvard University.
She has a diverse range of interests including housing and health, urban and community design, sustainability, climate resilience, programme design and implementation, mental health and indigenous rights. In her spare time, she is an artist.
