Aaron Fleming Mnzm

Aaron Fleming MNZM serves as the Kaihautu Matarautaki Director for the Southern South Island at the Department of Conservation since November 2017, overseeing conservation efforts across key National Parks and engaging with biodiversity programs for endangered species. Aaron also contributes as a professional speaker specializing in motivation, resilience, and goal setting, while instructing group fitness at Les Mills New Zealand. With a history of advisory roles, including membership on the Otago Local Advisory Committee for Fire and Emergency NZ and trustee work with the Whakamana te Waituna Charitable Trust, Aaron's background encompasses strategic leadership in libraries, local government, and community environmental initiatives, supported by a robust educational foundation in environmental studies, public policy, and Māori culture.