MEET THE TEAM
MARTY HOFFART
EERST CHAIRMAN
Marty has been a Trustee of EERST since it's inception in 2000. He became Chairman in 2013. He is also the Director of Waste Watchers Ltd, Chair of the Zero Waste Network, and Chair of Keep Tauranga Beautiful. He has helped hundreds of businesses introduce resource efficiency and waste minimisation practices within the workplace.Marty was educated in Canada, holds a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology and a National Certificate in Zero Waste and Resource Recovery in New Zealand. He is co-founder of the award winning Paper4trees programme and is an advocate of product stewardship and extended producer responsibility. He has published articles about end-of-life tyres and frequently speaks about waste related topics at conferences.
SATSUKI TAKENOUCHI
PROGRAMME MANAGER
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Satsuki has been a vital part of EERST since 2014, originally joining as the administrator for the Paper4trees programme. Her dedication and leadership led her to become Programme Manager in 2019. Today, she serves as the Team Leader for both Paper4trees and Zero Waste Education across Aotearoa, acting as a central resource for the admin team and a key point of contact for educators nationwide. She supports thousands of educators and students in their sustainability efforts.
Driven by a deep passion for the environment, Satsuki earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management from AUT. Beyond her core role, she also contributes to Waste Watchers Ltd, assisting Marty with waste audits and other environmental initiatives.
With a unique blend of experience, creativity, and commitment to the planet, Satsuki is at the heart of many of EERST’s most impactful projects.
LORILEE DE JONG
FUNDING COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATOR
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Lorilee is the newest EERST team member starting in May 2023. She helps out with administration and is the funding coordinator for the Paper4trees programme. Lorilee is a former teacher who is very passionate about instilling sustainable practices in our next generation and enjoys the contact she has with the learning communities across NZ through this job.
She has a beautiful big family of one husband and four children and loves to garden, especially flowers.
DENISE TAYLOR
ADMINISTRATOR
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Denise first started volunteering and working casually for Paper4trees in 2018. She joined the team again in 2020 as a programme administrator and enjoys working with schools and preschools as well as the supplying nurseries.
Denise grew up in Germany and moved to New Zealand in 2008. She is a former early childhood teacher whose interest in sustainability was sparked at university and with the help of some passionate teaching colleagues. She therefore very much enjoys the dialogue with schools and early childhood services at Paper4trees alongside supporting the team with administrative tasks.
Kate McAuley
ADMINISTRATOR
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Kate plays a key role behind the scenes at Paper4trees, ensuring the smooth operation of the programme with her keen attention to detail and strong commitment to sustainability. With a background in nursing, she brings a compassionate, organised, and people-focused approach to her work—qualities that shine through in her support for schools and communities nationwide.
Outside the office, Kate enjoys gardening, baking, and spending time with her three children. Her dedication, warmth, and proactive mindset make her an invaluable member of the Paper4trees team.