Mike Gibbs

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Mike is managing the South Island Branch of Te Ngahere.

With a background in construction and landscaping Mike gained a Bachelor of Parks and Recreation Management from Lincoln University.

He then worked for the Department of Conservation as a Conservation Officer on Rangitoto Island and relieving ranger for Little Barrier and Tiritiri Matangi Islands. He left DOC in 1996 to set up Te Ngahere.

Mike has been active in the field since Te Ngahere’s inception and his skills have evolved with the industry, he has a working knowledge of the standards and procedures required to complete the work undertaken by the company and has a sound understanding of the companies legal obligations.

He has had 12 years experience in planning and executing projects in isolated and remote areas, the majority of which have involved the use of helicopters.

Mike has a current First Aid certificate, Stage 2 Industrial Rope Access qualification from Tai Poutini Polytechnic and has completed Basic and Advanced Helicopter Safety and Ariel Lifting Support Courses through Skywork Helicopters Ltd.

Mike is a director of Te Ngahere and the manager of the South Island branch, he is passionate about balancing conservation with recreation provision and his preferred recreational pursuits take him away from crowds, to the snow and the sea, where he is very happy to be climbing, skiing or fishing.