Holly Fleming
Director and Founder
Holly founded TPCL in 2021 due to her desire to continue to work with people to achieve the great outcomes for their environmental projects. Since she completed her Master of Science in Marine Science at Auckland University, Holly has worked across many environmental spheres throughout her career. This includes lakes water quality monitoring, stream ecological evaluations, forestry monitoring, environmental data management, ecosystem modelling and on-farm restoration project management to name a few. She is passionate about working with a holistic approach to projects and working with stakeholders to ensure the best outcome is achieved. When she’s not working you can find Holly scuba diving, surfing and seeing friends and family.
Amber Taylor
Freshwater Specialist
Amber joined TPCL in 2022 and since then has worked on a variety of projects, showcasing her exceptional interdisciplinary skill set. These skills include but are not limited to forest monitoring, managing on-farm restoration projects, stream ecological valuations and technical reporting. Growing up on a diary farm in Northland sparked her interest in the outdoors and led her to pursue a career in environmental science. She has completed a Bachelor of Science (Technology) at Waikato University and in 2023 will graduate her Master of Science in Freshwater Ecology. In her spare time you can find Amber out tramping, paddle boarding and spending time with friends and family.
Danny McDougall
Water Quality Specialist
Danny joined TPCL in 2023 and is passionate about the sustainability of our waterways and coastal ecosystems. He completed a PhD in Marine Science at The University of Auckland in 2021 working on environmental contaminants and their effect on aquatic life. He has a strong background in environmental chemistry and biology. His hobbies include water sports, tramping, and mountain biking with family and friends.
Cass Mark-Chan
Terrestrial Specialist
Cass joined TPCL in 2024 and has a passion for New Zealand’s terrestrial ecosystems and their processes. She has a strong background in ecology and environmental science, and completed her PhD in entomology and sensory ecology at the University of Auckland in 2021. She is excited to work on projects that promote sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. In her spare time, Cass likes to hang out with her family and friends, binge watch tv, and find delicious food to eat.
Terra Pura was born out of a desire to create practical solutions that are positive for the environment and for people. I’ve been constantly inspired by people who are looking for creative actions that work towards a better future for everyone, which means securing a livelihood and protecting the environment in the process.
I strongly believe that getting everyone around the table with a cup of tea is the starting place for change that may have previously seemed out of reach. This is why Terra Pura has been built around our core values, where both people and the environment are at the heart of everything we do.
Holly Fleming
How are we different?
Being a small business we appreciate the difference having an authentic relationship with your project team can make. At Terra Pura we ensure that you have consistency in your project team from the beginning to the end and that you always have a friendly face ready to answer questions. No matter what the project, we are a practical and solution-driven team who will work hard to ensure the best possible outcome for you and the environment.
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