Meet the team
At Grounded Sustainability, we bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to environmental management and planning—combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of how policy, land use, and industry intersect.
Our experience spans being a resource consent holder, working with farm systems, and work within the Local Government sector, allowing us to bridge the gap between regulation and real-world application.
Introducing our Director
Fiona Walker
Managing Director
Bio
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Meet the team
At Grounded Sustainability, we bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to environmental management and planning—combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of how policy, land use, and industry intersect.
Our experience spans being a resource consent holder, working with farm systems, and work within the Local Government sector, allowing us to bridge the gap between regulation and real-world application.
Introducing our Director
Fiona Walker
Managing Director
Bio
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Fiona Walker
Managing Director
Bio
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Fiona Walker
Managing Director
Bio
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Fiona Walker
Managing Director
Bio
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Meet the team
At Grounded Sustainability, we bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to environmental management and planning—combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of how policy, land use, and industry intersect. Our experience spans being a resource consent holder, farm systems, and work within the Local Government sector, allowing us to bridge the gap between regulation and real-world application.
Introducing our Director
Fiona Walker
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Bio
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.
Meet the team
At Grounded Sustainability, we bring a multi-disciplinary perspective to environmental management and planning—combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of how policy, land use, and industry intersect. Our experience spans being a resource consent holder, farm systems, and work within the Local Government sector, allowing us to bridge the gap between regulation and real-world application.
Introducing our Director
Fiona Walker
Fiona is a seasoned environmental manager with 19 years of leadership and advisory experience. Known for her practical, solution-focused approach, Fiona has guided environmental strategy and compliance for large-scale food producers, and provided consenting and consulting services to primary producers and support industries. Her ability to translate complex requirements into actionable outcomes makes her a trusted partner across New Zealand’s environmental landscape.