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Stansfield, Brett

22 Jul 2008

List Position: 
31
Electorate: 
Napier

I believe that the Green Party is our only hope for a sustainable future in New Zealand. We are the only party who have future generations in mind, and we are the only party who strive for justice and fairness.

Brett is committed to Napier and creating change that will benefit the whole community. As well as a deep interest in the well-being of our marine and fresh water ways, Brett is also passionate about: insuring the best possible future for our children, protecting NZ's unique biodiversity, keeping New Zealand GE free, supporting farmers to transition to organic and sustainable food production, formulating and actioning a decent and workable emissions trading scheme, reducing the gap between New Zealand’s wealthiest and poorest citizens, and equal opportunity to publicly funded health care and education.

Background

Brett is a Freshwater Quality Scientist and has been working in local government for 12 years. Brett joined the Green party in 2005 and is running for the Napier electorate for the first time. Brett has been a water quality scientist for Wellington Regional Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. Brett has provided expert witness for prosecutions of some of the country’s largest dairy farm pollution events involving contamination of ground and surface water.

Achievements

Brett is part of an expert panel called the surface water information group who provide feedback to the ministry for the environment on where research needs to be directed as well as feedback on water quality indicators used to assess the state of our freshwater environments. Brett graduated at Auckland University in 1995 with an MSc (Hons) in Ecology. Since this time Brett has also attained a number of statistical analysis papers to assist with his work as a scientist.

Community involvements

Brett is currently involved in developing a community walkway in the Whirinaki area in conjunction with local authorities and Pan Pac. Brett is also a member of the PanPac community consultative group.

Interests/Hobbies

Brett has a passion for flyfishing in both coastal and freshwater environments. As an aquatic ecologist, its like a pastime of upskilling what I know about rivers.

Additional

My partner Jackie and I are blessed with two gorgeous babies, Bella and Jack. We want the best social and ecological environment for all kids.

Contact

Work Phone: 06 833 8034
Home: 06 836 6635
Mobile: 021 1104814
Email: brett@hbrc.govt.nz; or jacknbella@actrix.co.nz