Region: Bay of Plenty

A 4th Generation dairy farmer, 2nd generation veterinarian and landholder in Rotorua Lakes, Alison established more than 40,000 natives. Her experience covers production animal veterinary practice, nutrition, nutrient and effluent management and a masters in freshwater ecology & environmental policy. In Australia, she did milk procurement for Nestle and business development at Commonwealth Bank. While dairy farming in Australia with her family she instigated business groups to help farmers recover from two severe droughts. Since returning to NZ in 2010, her Masters in Science focused on impact of regulation on Upper Waikato & Upper Waipa farmers  and represented farmers for positive change as an expert seeking equitable regulations . She helped raise funds and provided technical leadership in 2 Coastal BOP and 2 Rotorua Lakes Catchments. In 2014 she was a NZ Sustainability Champion finalist for her collaborative work with farmers, was the NZ River Voice Award Winner 2019/20 and a NEXT Freshwater fellow 2020. She was on the NZ Veterinary Board in 2015-2018, Head of Environment for Landcorp until 2021.