24 Apr 2023

NZ's longest serving indigenous forest researcher retires

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 24 April 2023

New Zealand's longest serving indigenous forestry researcher is retiring just shy of 50 years in the field.

Scion scientist, Greg Steward was farewelled by dozens of current and former colleagues at a special function at Te Whare Nui o Tuteata this month to mark his retirement.

He started his career 49 years ago, after joining the New Zealand Forest Service as a trainee woodsman.

Greg talks to Jesse about his long career and the changes he's seen during his five decades in the role.

Greg Steward

Photo: Scion (Supplied)