Iaean Cranwell

Iaean is of Kāti Irakehu, Kāti Kurī and Kāti Makō descent. He returns to Environment Canterbury, after previously serving as an appointed Councillor representing Ngāi Tahu from 2016-2019, and then as one of two Tumu Taiao mana whenua experts from October 2020 to October 2022.

Iaean has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, and post-graduate qualifications in Information Science.

He has built strong relationships with his hapū, papatipu rūnanga, communities, and environmental organisations throughout his career. He also has experience as a director, chair, and member on a variety of commercial, community and charitable organisations.