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RED BEACH, WHANGAPARAOA - 
2020/2021
Head Gardener, Retirement Village  

"LET THE BEAUTY OF WHAT YOU LOVE be WHAT YOU DO" - RUMI

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Hibiscus Coast Village

Red Beach, Whangaparaoa                       2020/2021

Having returned to NZ in October 2019 to complete the Spring season I was faced with the first lockdown. I made the choice to stay in NZ and decided to return to work, as at the time was unsure as to how long the Covid situation was going to continue. I secured a position with a progressive company, Bark Ltd in managing their maintenance contract within MetLifeCare's Hibiscus Coast Village. I had a enjoyable productive year and what an absolute pleasure to provide gardens of beauty for the elder residents. A truly stimulating experience for all of us.

GREYTOWN, WAIRARAPA - Circa 2010

Owning My Own Space  

ROYAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB  2001-2010

Head Gardener & Tree Specialist

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During my tenure, I was in charge of caring for approximately 1400 varied tree species, including heritage-protected trees on this premier Golf Club, a 276-hectare property situated at Heretaunga in Wellington. I solely managed all aspects of tree care reporting directly to the committee.  This included pruning, planting, removal & disease control of the complete arboretum. Additionally, I also managed protected heritage stands of native bush, created and maintained planted gardens on the Course, managed existing wetlands and instituted regeneration of new areas. As part of a greater team, I also implemented the design & construction of new areas and features put forward for redevelopment by the committee. 

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BLOOMFIELD HOTEL UMALAS BALI

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This unique boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Umalas. A small hotel with a big personality. Gardens pocket-sized yet concise. Scents, texture and leaves giving the Bali sensations a gorgeous tropical boost. 

 

 

MONTESSORI CAMPUS CANGGU BALI

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A beautiful architectural statement creating fertile spaces of learning. Conceptually the landscape had to follow. Trees to produce food. Plants that are examples of traditional use. Planting, colours & spaces to stimulate growing minds. 

 

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Uma Wana Prasta

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This premier Villa garden was already established by the time the owners asked for a renovation of the existing plantings. As for many tropical gardens, there was considerable overgrowth with a need to modify the trees allowing more sun in for better plant and lawn health. Once done replanting and using focal pots was all that was required.  

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