Sia Aston

Sia Aston is our Deputy Director-General Public Affairs. She leads a high-performing group focused on building trust, confidence, reputation and relationships.

Sia has a background in journalism and worked for a decade as a TV political reporter. She was Press Secretary to a senior cabinet minister and Chief Press Secretary to a former prime minister. As well as these challenging roles, Sia was General Manager Communications at the Public Service Commission. She’s weathered three elections and honed her skills in risk and crisis management.

Sia loves being part of the team at DOC, supporting the mission to protect and preserve New Zealand’s precious natural heritage.