Bruce grew up the son of a commercial cray fisherman and so did many seasons over the years as a deckhand. He graduated from Otago University, School of Physical Education, but discovered the world of the performing arts & spent 8 years as a professional contemporary dancer in Australia & NZ including dancing with the NZ Ballet (pre their ‘Royal’ tag) & Limbs Dance Co. On becoming a parent Bruce transitioned to acting, which he has been doing for close to 40 years. Roles have included the title role of MacBeth on stage & the long haired, bearded horse riding commander of the armies of Rohan, Gamling, in The Two Towers & Return of The King from Peter Jacksons Lord of the Rings trilogy. His MC journey now spans decades, he founded the unique Temp HR agency ActionActors, & the joys of his life are his 3 adult progeny and 4 wicked mokopuna.

Priyani and her parents arrived in New Zealand 50 years ago as a refugee from war torn Sri Lanka. She is now a proud Kiwi. Priyani has 30 years’ experience as a strategic asset manager, advising communities, central and local government, and she is a Technical Fellow at Beca. Priyani sees the future of asset management as vital to our prosperity. Priyani brings a unique perspective that balances indigenous knowledge, and western based asset management approaches within New Zealand and international contexts. Priyani believes that all of us as Kaitiaki and stewards of our human, natural and built environment add enormous value to our world, our communities and our organisations. In her spare time Priyani advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion for women and ethnic communities. Priyani is the Vice President of IFME, Past President and Life Member of Āpōpō, and former Chairperson and Life Member of Carbon and Energy Professionals (CEP).

Paul is Chief Executive for Geotechnics, with extensive in site investigations, specialist instrumentation and field and laboratory testing. He is responsible for the Geotechnics group of companies including testing and sales operations along with the Measurement & Calibration Centre. Paul is a Project Director for a variety of projects in New Zealand and the Pacific region and holds IANZ KTP status for our field and laboratory testing. Paul is Secretary for the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Technical Committee – Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (ISSMGE – TC220). Paul is a member of the Tonkin + Taylor Executive team, bringing a wealth of knowledge in field and laboratory testing to the T+T Group activities.