Eric was born in Waikawa and currently lives in Port Underwood. He is a keen recreational line fisher and snorkeler. Eric has played an active part in the community being involved in a number of local community groups and projects. Eric is concerned about the continual degradation of the Marlborough Sounds environment and the long-term impact that will have on local communities.

Josie Smith lives in the Marlborough Sounds and is interested in the promotion of the sustainable use and enjoyment of such a unique environment. Josie was an early adopter of catch and release fishing, when at 6 years old and sitting behind her dad in his dinghy she carefully released each fish he’d caught and put in the bottom of the boat for tea. Josie has a particular interest in land based effects on the inshore marine environment and the importance of ensuring healthy marine habitats in the Marlborough Sounds.

Glenice was born and bred in Picton and is of Te Atiawa and Ngai Tahu descent. Glenice has spent much of her spare time fishing and holidaying in the Marlborough Sounds. Glenice comes from a resource management and conservation background. She is an independent RM Commissioner and has an interest in and knowledge of the commercial and customary fishing sectors.

Des and his family are long time residents of the Marlborough region. Des knows the Marlborough Sounds well having spent much of his spare time recreational diving, boating and fishing, in all the Sounds. Des was on the original Divers committee that facilitated the establishment of Long Island-Kokomohua Marine Reserve. Des has been and continues to be active in community fishing forums such as the Top of the South Recreational Fishers Forum and he also promotes the recreational view in commercial fishing forums. Des is an advocate for the environment and continues to work toward ensuring we have a healthy sustainable marine habitat.
 

Michael has lived in Nelson for 62 years and has been involved in the fishing industry all of his life. As a Commercial fisherman he was the Skipper of many of the larger fishing boats in NZ. He has had a pleasure launch and fished in the Pelorus Sounds for the last 25 years. Michael is also involved in the Pelorus Boating club of which is currently the Commodore. His passion is to make sure that there is a sustainable fishery in the sounds for future generations to enjoy.
 

Larnce has lived in Marlborough for 35 years and has been involved in the Rock Lobster Industry for 30 years. Larnce is employed by Burkhart Fisheries Ltd also as the Executive Officer for CRAMAC 5 and a Director of NZ Rock Lobster Industry Council Ltd. Larnce has lived in Ward all this time and is involved in local community groups and for 19 years has served as a local volunteer fireman. With this experience he has been involved in multi sector groups such as Te Korowai in Kaikoura. He firmly believes that a natural resource can be utilised as long as it is sustainable and the habitat is looked after to continue to sustain the life form.
 

Joe is 66 years old and is a fifth generation resident fisherman/farmer in Tory Channel. He is one of the Sounds representatives on the Sounds Advisory Group, an executive member of the Picton Professional Fishermen's Assn, Patron of the Marlborough Coast Guard and an inaugural committee member on the CRA5 Management Group. Joe has always been very involved in the current and future management of both the land and the sea environments in the Marlborough Sounds.
 

David moved to the Marlborough Sounds in 1965, living with his family at Cape Jackson until 1993 when he moved, with his wife Sandra and family, to Waikawa. David has been an active part of the commercial paua industry since 1966. He is currently the Chairman of PauaMac7, the commercial paua organisation committed to sustainable management and utilization of the Nelson/Marlborough paua fishery and a Director of the New Zealand Paua Industry Council Ltd. He is also a paua fisherman and a quota owner. David has a passion for the marine environment and a commitment to safety at sea. He is the Marlborough Coastguard Vice-Chairman and one of its senior skippers, Chairman of Marlborough Marine Radio and duty Harbour Master. He is also a trained regional on scene commander for the Maritime NZ Marine Oil-Spill Response team.
 

Nadine and her husband fish commercially out of Port Underwood. In the early years of fishing they lived at, and fished commercially from, Te Awaiti, Tory Channel before moving to Picton in 1996. Nadine is currently the Executive Officer of PauaMac7, the commercial paua organisation committed to the sustainable management and utilization of the Nelson/Marlborough paua fishery. She is also secretary of the Paua Industry Council Ltd, the national group dedicated to enhancing the sustainability and productivity of New Zealand’s paua industry.
 

Tracey and her family have a long association with the Marlborough Sounds. Her Iwi affiliations are Ngati Toarangatira, Ngati Rarua, Te Atiawa, Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kuia and Rangitane. She has a degree in fisheries Management and has nine years hands-on commercial fishing experience. Tracey is a member of the Te Tau Ihu Fisheries Forum and is an Iwi representative on the MAF – Biosecurity NZ (Marine) Board. Tracey’s vision for the future of fisheries within the Marlborough Sounds is to see a sustainable environment where fish stocks are healthy and sustained at a level where an equal balance can be struck.
 

Raymond Smith is local to the Marlborough Sounds area. Raymond is of Ngati Kuia descent and is heavily involved with the development of his iwi. He is also kept busy being a husband, father and grandfather, however, he finds time for his hobbies which include diving, fishing and hunting. Raymond has 10 years experience in the resource management area and has a Bachelors Degree in Iwi Environmental Management. He regularly supports conservation initiatives and is very vocal when it comes to ensuring activities within the Sounds are sustainable. Raymond has experience in tikanga Maori, matauranga Maori and customary fishing practices.