Our Story

With a vision to restore the mauri β€” life force and vitality β€” of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oceans and coastal communities, Greenwave Aotearoa is dedicated to advancing regenerative ocean farming. By combining traditional knowledge with innovative marine science, Greenwave Aotearoa provides regeneratively-farmed seaweed for gut health, skincare and innovative products while enabling seaweed farming to strengthen New Zealand ecosystems, promote sustainable livelihoods, and support climate resilience.

Our team of experts includes leaders in marine biology, aquaculture, community engagement, and impact project management. Together, we are advancing a new model for ocean farming that creates opportunities for economic development while ensuring the health and restoration of our marine environments. Greenwave Aotearoa is committed to partnerships that enhance biodiversity, contribute to blue carbon solutions, and empower communities. 

Peter Randrup and Ryan Marchington of the Greenwave Aotearoa team with Dave, our Coromandel-based barge operator, on a seaweed deployment day on the Coromandel seaweed farm.

The Greenwave Aotearoa Team

Dr Nigel Bradly

Managing Director

Dr Nigel Bradly portrait

Rebecca Barclay-Cameron

Partnerships Lead

Rebecca Barclay-Cameron in her happy place wearing a wetsuit on a boat, with water and distant land in the background on a clear day.

Ryan Marchington

Aquaculture Science & Operations Lead

Ryan Marchington, Greenwave Aotearoa Aquaculture Operations Lead, smiling, in a picture showing his mustache, wearing a black shirt against a plain beige wall.

Hamish Howard

General Manager

Hamish Howard headshot showing his brown hair and beard standing in front of patterned blue and black background.

Peter Randrup

Seaweed Innovation Lead

Peter Randrup of Greenwave Aotearoa headshot showing him smiling with a beard in an indoor setting.

Dr Will McKay

Investment and Commercialisation Lead

Dr Will Mackay, a headshot, with short blonde hair and a beard standing outdoors in front of green leafy trees.

Huna Hough

Hatchery / Lab Technician

Huna Hough of Greenwave Aotearoa headshot of this young woman with long brown hair smiling outdoors.

Georgia Wilson

Research Assistant

Alison Smith

Communications Lead

A woman with long wavy hair smiling outdoors near water.

Elizabeth Copeland

Fermentation Research Technician

Our Partners

The pilot project Steering Group has now been disbanded. We sincerely thank the pilot project Steering Group for all of their participation.

Laurie Beamish

Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki

Ngai Tai ki Tāmaki Trustee Laurie Beamish wearing a dark button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

Lucas Evans

Premium Seas

Lucas Evans, CEO of Premium Seas, headshot showing him smiling with a shaved head, full beard, and mustache.

Bruce Hearn

APEX Marine Farm Limited

Zane Smith

Rakiura Helicopters Limited

Ryan Marchington smiling on a boat with rigging equipment visible in the background.
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Our funding partners

We wish to acknowledge and thank funders of the initial three year pilot project for Greenwave Aotearoa, provided by the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund, administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries, EnviroStrat, impact investors and philanthropists.

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