Danny Tuato'o

With his own first-hand experience as a volunteer, Danny understands the challenges faced by volunteer organisations in Aotearoa when tasked to do more with less resources. Until February 2021, Danny had been the Chair of Water Safety New Zealand for five years and has recently been appointed to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board. Danny has a genuine interest in frontline rescue services and brings a strong skill set in legal expertise, governance experience and diversity of thought to the Board. Danny understands the cultural dynamic of Te Ao Māori and Crown/Māori relations and brings cultural competence to the Board.