Driven by the belief that a sustainable and resilient future depends on authentic M¨¡ori engagement, Trent combines technical Ãë²¥ with cultural insight, bringing a holistic lens to problem?solving that strengthens outcomes for clients and communities alike.
Trent is a M¨¡ori advisor and transportation engineer who supports our Transport team and wider business to deliver H¨©koi Tahi (journey together), our New Zealand business¡¯ M¨¡ori strategy. Working at the intersection of engineering and te ao M¨¡ori (worldview), he helps build strong relationships with iwi (M¨¡ori tribal groups), supports cultural confidence across teams, and creates opportunities to meaningfully embed M¨¡ori perspectives in project delivery. He has contributed to major initiatives such as the Waitemat¨¡ Harbour Connections project, where he supported collaboration between Waka Kotahi and eleven iwi groups across T¨¡maki Makaurau (Auckland) through innovative engagement approaches.
Outside of work, Trent enjoys staying active through sport, deepening his knowledge of te Reo (M¨¡ori language) and tikanga M¨¡ori (protocol, customary law), and returning home to Te Tai Tokerau to reconnect with wh¨¡nau (extended family).
