our BOARD
Co-Founder of WithIN NATURE. Marcus has spent 10+ years as Founder and CEO of the Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa. He has extensive knowledge in the youth sector, music industry and social enterprise sector.
I want to leave earth in a better position than when we arrived. Youth are brilliant in all their beautiful diversity. I made observations in the last few years that life skills, mindfulness, financial literacy and problem solving was not second nature. It must change.
Co-Founder of WithIN NATURE, Holistic Health therapist with a background in naturopathy, Natural medicine, bodywork, yoga. Quantum field of healing and human sciences.
"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become" ~ CARL JUNG
Passionatte about the infinite possibilities we have for positive change and creative opportunities when we continue to follow a path or connection
our PEOPLE & Advisors
Matua Te Raa Nehua is a deeply respected cultural advisor and the taumata (respected elder) of Whakapara Marae, a role he has upheld with mana and dedication for over 12 years. A passionate advocate for the revitalisation of te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori,
Matua Te Raa brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual grounding to our kaupapa. He is also a kaiako (teacher) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, where he teaches te reo Māori and supports the next generation in reclaiming their language, identity, and tikanga.
WithIN NATURE is honoured to have Matua Te Raa walking alongside us as a cultural compass, grounding our mahi in tikanga Māori and ensuring our rangatahi and whānau remain connected to their whakapapa and the values of kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
Brad Revell is an accomplished chef with an international background in fine dining and a deep passion for community wellbeing. He has held Head Chef roles at acclaimed restaurants including Tide, East Haugh House Hotel & Restaurant in Pitlochry, and The Greyhound at Tidmarsh in the UK. Brad brings a unique blend of culinary artistry and heartfelt teaching to our kaupapa, sharing his skills with rangatahi through outdoor cooking and ngahere-based foraging.
Now studying Social Services at NorthTec, Brad is deeply committed to supporting youth development and hauora through kai. At WithIN NATURE, he guides rangatahi in creating healthy, organic meals using native and locally foraged ingredients. His sessions not only teach practical cooking skills but also inspire a deeper connection to the environment and the value of self-sufficiency. Brad’s mahi blends food, nature, and healing – empowering the next generation to thrive through sustainable living and holistic wellbeing.
World renown outdoor education expert. Bachelor of Education, Master craftsman
My Life experience as artisan & educator is circa 25 years a piece.
My life-long interest immersion in craft and education occurred when, inspired by Bernard Graves, I began the process of establishing and developing at Michael Oark Steiner chool, the Outdoor Classroom's comprehensive curriculum gardens, lower-school craft / experiential skills-based curriculum, its integration into H/S Technology, an intensive Masterclass Craft program and camps.