Paul Norris is the Chief Conservation Officer for RealNZ, and represents the Predator Free Rakiura Engagement Advisory Group on the Te Puka Rakiura Trust.
Our company has business interests on Rakiura/Stewart Island through our company Stewart Island Experience. I am passionate about the outdoor environment as well as ensuring areas are run in a sustainable way for long-term prospects.
Whilst not based at Rakiura, I travel to the area on a semi-regular basis and am well aware of the challenges businesses face operating there due to the seasonal nature of the place, and in recent times, the growth in visitation to the island.