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Dylan holds a BSc in Ecology and Marine Science from the University of Otago and is currently a Graduate Environmental Scientist at Beca. Based within the contaminated land team, he frequently contributes to projects in ecology and other areas within Beca's environmental discipline. Before joining Beca, Dylan gained experience in environmental science communication and community engagement within New Zealand and Canada. He has a particular interest in freshwater ecology, sustainable waste management, and promoting environmental awareness through education and outreach.

Yankai is a Geotechnical Engineer based in the Hamilton office of T+T. He graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours from the University of Waikato in 2023. His experience includes site investigations, geotechnical assessments, construction supervision, and Management, Surveillance and Quality Assurance (MSQA). Yankai has also developed expertise in environmental and compliance sampling, data analysis, and technical reporting through his work in the environmental management and contaminated land sectors, including on major projects.

Daniel joined Holland Beckett and its Resource Management team in late 2025 after completing his studies at the University of Auckland.  He has experience with consent applications for large infrastructure and renewable energy projects, environmental due diligence, planning assessments, local government issues, and PWA and RMA matters.  Like many others, he has also spent plenty of time navigating new legislation and reform in this space.

Mikaela began her legal career in a resource management team before transitioning into litigation. Although her practice is now broad ranging, she maintains a keen interest in resource management law. She has experience acting for insureds in compliance proceedings and advising clients affected by natural hazards. In 2026, Mikaela and her teammate reached the semi-finals of the Resource Management Law Association Moot.

Lisa is an environmental scientist with 3.5 years of experience with a particular focus on contaminated land. She has recently started her career in New Zealand with ENGEO. Prior to this, she worked for Jacobs in the UK on a diverse range of environmentally sensitive sites including assessing and managing contaminated risk for a major rail infrastructure project to ensure both development and environmental compliance needs were met. During her time in the UK, she has actively supported PFAS‑impacted sites and engaged with key UK regulators to provide advice and guidance on emerging PFAS regulatory frameworks and best practice.

Kayla is an Environmental Planner at PDP in Tauranga. Her pathway into planning was not a direct one. After beginning her studies in environmental science and business at the University of Waikato, she discovered a greater interest in planning and environmental decision-making, later completing an Honours degree in Environmental Policy and Planning at Lincoln University.

She currently works on a range of projects across Aotearoa New Zealand, including local and regional water supplies, infrastructure, industrial developments, and mana whenua partnerships. Her work focuses on resource consenting, environmental planning, and helping clients navigate the often-competing environmental, cultural, operational, and regulatory considerations that shape project outcomes.

2026 after working at Geotechnics, where he developed experience in geoenvironmental investigations, contaminated land sampling, environmental compliance monitoring, and earthworks quality assurance. Barnaby holds a degree in Development Studies, with minors in Business Ethics and Sustainability Management. His project experience spans landfills, mining operations, major infrastructure developments across the upper North Island. Having recently transitioned into contaminated land consulting, Barnaby is focused on building his technical expertise and developing his career within the land quality and remediation sector.

Tessa Milne is a Landscape Architect at Boffa Miskell, where she has worked for the past four years. With a Master of Landscape Architecture for Victoria University of Wellington, she has experience across a range of project types and scales. Recent projects include, Rangiuru Wetland and Business park, Waihi Estuary Restoration and Marine Parade boardwalk.