Shea Esterling is a Senior Lecturer Above the Bar in the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury. She has a PhD from Aberystwyth University. Her research is at the intersection of human rights and cultural heritage law with a focus on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Toni Collins is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury. Her PhD examined a legal issue arising from the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence which then led to her interest in researching disaster law.

Marie is a senior environmental social scientist. She has over 25 years of work experience having worked in academia, for research institutes, government and in the private sector. She has led major multi-disciplinary projects driving Māori workstreams. Working alongside tribal groups she has led climate adaptation strategies and development. Eru is a cultural expert. He has over 30 years working in te ao Māori making contribution in broadcasting, radio, film, television and digital media as a practitioner. He has also held senior executive, govenance and high-level leadership roles in the industry .

Noora Yukich (B.Sc, M.Sc and M.DisMgt) is an international development professional with extensive experience across climate change and disaster resilience projects in Asia and the Pacific. Her PhD research focuses on understanding the role of Local Knowledge in the context of donor-funded CCA and DRR work in the Cook Islands.

Kiri Allan is currently Lead Technician for Pou Take Āhuarangi, the Climate Pou of the National Iwi Chairs Forum and works alongside Māori communities to shape and influence climate policy and action. She has a background in advising and collaborating with a wide array of entities, including large corporate organisations, central and local government, small to medium-sized businesses, iwi, Māori Authorities, Māori Trusts and Incorporations. Her tenure as a former Cabinet Minister and lawyer equips her with a plethora of skills and experience. Kiri Allan recognised as a leader, a decisive decision-maker, and a catalyst for pioneering change.

Kiri Allan is currently Lead Technician for Pou Take Āhuarangi, the Climate Pou of the National Iwi Chairs Forum and works alongside Māori communities to shape and influence climate policy and action. She has a background in advising and collaborating with a wide array of entities, including large corporate organisations, central and local government, small to medium-sized businesses, iwi, Māori Authorities, Māori Trusts and Incorporations. Her tenure as a former Cabinet Minister and lawyer equips her with a plethora of skills and experience. Kiri Allan recognised as a leader, a decisive decision-maker, and a catalyst for pioneering change. Anahera Nin advises Pou Take Āhuarangi on climate policy and works alongside Kiritapu with Māori communities on shaping and influencing climate policy and action. She has worked across the iwi/tribal spaces and public sector and has a background in economics, policy and strategy. She wears several hats, including continued work across a range of initiatives - several of which are focused on climate change. Her passions include elevating rangatahi and indigenous voices and leaders, climate change, and equitable access to resource.