Department of Conservation Central Otago operations manager Nikki Holmes is relishing her new role. Photo: Marjorie CookNikki Holmes says her new job leading the Department of Conservation’s Central Otago team is "blimmin’ marvellous". Mrs Holmes moved into the role of Doc Central Otago operations manager earlier this year. "All of that we can’t do without the amazing community groups that we have, such as the Matukituki Trust or the Central Otago Wilding Conifer Group, Ngai Tahu and Manuhaera Trust," she said. "Everyone is passionate about conservation ... They’ve got this values-based link, whether they work in IT in Wellington or are a hut warden.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 09, 2021 16:30 UTC