Who we are

Element Environmental aims to help clients find clear pathways through complex challenges. We do this through an honest, can-do, and positive approach which means that clients and stakeholders enjoy working with us, feel valued and feel that their project is in safe hands.

We are environment specialists here to make a difference for the people and the environment we live in. Our mission is to be a part of the solution to environmental challenges, and empower the people we work with to deliver change.

Building strong relationships and working through effective networks to achieve the best results for our clients is what we do. We understand that environmental management challenges are complex, and timeframes for finding solutions are tight. We know that a collective approach is vital, and that strong relationships and effective networks are the key to collectively solving these resource management challenges in a timely way.

Our people

Matt Highway - Element Environmental Ltd

Matt Highway - Director

Matts focus is on working with clients to develop strategic approaches that meet tangible outcomes. Matt has worked in catchment, biodiversity, and land management for over 20 years. He has worked in regional council and for the primary sector, where he has developed multiple catchment and farm planning programmes. The key for Matt is to ensure efficient effective approaches that work from end to end and can endure in the long term. Matt is a director of Element Environmental Ltd, and currently also operates as the CEO of The New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM). Matt holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science (Hons).

Email Matt or phone: 0277024378

Charlotte Wright - Element Environmental Ltd

Charlotte Wright - Director

Charlotte has extensive experience in natural resource policy development and implementation from strategic approaches through to pragmatic policy implementation at the grassroots level. She has led and delivered improved policy outcomes across the regional, primary and private sectors. Her aim is to ensure policy and on-the-ground action are connected to achieve efficient and effective solutions. Charlotte is a director of Element Environmental Ltd. Charlotte holds a Master of Science in Resource Management (Hons.).

Email Charlotte or phone: 021986783

Amelia Wood – Environmental Consultant

After completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Amelia has had 8 years of experience in environmental and regulatory space. Working with irrigation schemes and individual farmers, Amelia has experience with differing landscapes and their environmental risks. She has a deep understanding of farm systems and how to engage and enable farmers to navigate through the complexity of regulations. Amelia enjoys working with farmers, catchment groups and other stakeholders, collectively seeking the best solutions.

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Harriet Kemp - Environmental Consultant

Harriet joined Element in 2023 following several years’ experience in central Government in the conservation and regulatory space. Following an undergraduate Law degree and Master of Science in Rural Land Management completed in the UK, Harriet has a background in rural planning working with private clients across the English countryside. During this time Harriet enjoyed working on farm diversification projects and advising on development opportunities in sensitive locations. Harriet brings experience working with councils, landowners, developers, and technical professionals.

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