At Ōnuku we are very blessed to have Debbie Tikao as our Environment Portfolio Leader. Debbie is currently employed as principal landscape architect of urban design at Natural Habitats. She has 16 years of experience and has worked on a diverse range of project types. Debbie’s passion for the environment, coupled with her sound practical knowledge and skills in project management, are a real asset to our Portfolio Management System. She also has extensive experience working with various iwi and community groups. This year Debbie will continue her professional development studying for a post-graduate diploma in Māori Environmental and Resource Management.
Debbie, with her husband, Clayton Tikao and daughters Amiria and Matakaea, moved back ‘home’ from Auckland a year ago. A main driver for their move was so that they could be more hands-on at Ōnuku. They also wanted to provide the girls with a pā-based upbringing – and are glad they did.
Debbie Tikao.