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Key contacts for Vessels services

Rob Christie

Manager - Marine Resources

Rob is manager for NIWA's marine resources. He is responsible for the utilisation of NIWA's marine assets and coordinating the application of marine science. A Chartered Water and Environmental Manager and Chartered Scientist with close to 30 years international experience, Rob has worked as environmental scientist/engineer in environmental consultancy and science sectors in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Rob Joined NIWA in 2013 and coordinates NIWA's maritime commercial work focusing on NIWA’s research vessels and is based in our Wellington office.

Contact for strategic development, marine infrastructure, vessel enquires and scheduling.

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Greg Foothead

General Manager - Vessel Operations

Greg is responsible for the operation of the NIWA's Vessel's fleet. He is a certified Automotive Engineer and holds an NZCE (Mechanical). Before Joining NIWA Vessels as Engineering Manager in 2004, he managed a Marine and Industrial engineering supply and repair company. He also worked for Mitsubishi Motors, in various technical roles, in NZ, Australia and Europe. Greg has been in charge of NIWA's research vessels Tangaroa, Kaharoa and Ikatere since December 2010. 

Contact for vessel operations, resourcing and engineering.

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Ms Susan Pepperell

Senior Media Advisor

I am a former journalist now responsible for NIWA's media coverage. This includes all media releases and interaction with journalists. Contact me for anything media related.

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Free phone within New Zealand:
0800 RING NIWA
(0800 746 464)