Henry has a long career in conservation. He started working at Te Uru Rakau – the New Zealand Forestry Service as a teenager in his summer holidays. He became the Bay of Plenty/East Coast Conservator for DOC in the 2000s and took on a variety of treaty relations roles. He also has senior leadership experience as Acting Deputy Director-General for Te Uru Rakau. Henry is a dad to three mostly grown-up children. On weekends, he enjoys spending time with his partner, a good coffee and walks in Rotorua’s redwood forest. His favourite natural places to spend time in and recharge his batteries are Whirinaki Forest and around Rotorua’s lakes.
Henry Weston
DOC Representative