Our
people
Kiws's Against Seabed Mining is for all New Zealanders who want to protect our oceans from seabed mining.
Join the stand today and become a member - together we are powerful.
KASM members
& community
KASM represents coastal communities and people from all around Aotearoa who oppose seabed mining.
Becoming a member of KASM is a great way to support our fight, join us today
Our committee
Our committee are all volunteers, passionate about protecting our ocean from the impacts of seabed mining. Meet them below
Cindy Baxter
Chair
Kate Paris
Secretary
Nenya Chapman
Treasurer
Nenya grew up swimming in the waters of Coromandel beaches and is now based in Whāingaroa. Her work in waste management has shown her the importance of preventing environmental damage rather than dealing with its aftermath - which drew her to join KASM's committee in 2024.
Her vision for our oceans is for them to be loved and nurtured, appreciated and flourishing
Angeline Greensill
James Hita
Paulina Sadowska
Phil McCabe
Stacey Hill
Stacey joined KASM in early 2024, driven by concerns about environmental protection under the coalition government. Though Southland-born, she's developed a strong connection to the North Island's West Coast black sands through living in Whāingaroa and many years working with coastal communities in the Coastcare-Waikato programme. Stacey believes in Kiwis' natural connection to our ocean and sense of kaitiakitanga, and hopes to help others find their voice against seabed mining