Visionary
Michael Mayell
A lover of the natural world, I begin every day dancing at sunrise. My consciousness quest began at 14 with Transcendental Meditation.
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Meet The Team
NeighbourSuites Prototype Lead
Samantha Mayell
Samantha is the co-founder of Nutrient Rescue and Drinkable Rivers. Over her lifetime she has co-created many start-ups, the first being her own equine business followed by a contracting company with the father of her children, Turei, and many more with her husband, Michael.
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Project Director
David McNeill
David McNeill is Project Director at NeighbourGood, with a focus on village infrastructure, member systems, and the technical platform that supports the community. He is a director of NeighbourGood Golden Bay Limited and helps connect land, governance, and the practical tools me…
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Vision Catalyst
Zahra Lightway M.Ed.
Magnetism, pragmatism & magic — the tools of a vision catalyst. Zahra began her journey in the United States by birthing youth educational programmes including Camp Lightway and Light Way School, a holistic approach to learning that makes space for the full essence and genius of…
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Environmental Scientist
Ngarie Scartozzi
Ngarie, a visionary researcher, is driving our ecovillage's mission to rejuvenate water ecosystems. Of Ngāti Porou descent, Ngarie has been schooled in Te Reo Māori and tikanga.
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Community Development & Land Consultant
Robina McCurdy
Robina McCurdy is a professional community development facilitator, permaculture educator, organic gardener, and pioneer-resident of 39-year-old Tui Community and Land Trust, as well as founder of The Institute of Earthcare Education Aotearoa.
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IP Strategist
Simon Rowell
Simon comes from a background in law and business consulting, with more than 20 years experience in commercialising intellectual property. He founded Innovation Liberation Front in 2012 to help entrepreneurs create businesses from their ideas.
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Branding Consultant
Annie Dow
Annie Dow is the founder and owner of two of NZ's leading brand and design agencies Dow Goodfolk and Brother Design.
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