Dr Daniel Pritchard leads the CPSS Monitoring Tumu. He brings expertise in data management and statistical modelling along with an interest in understanding the impacts of anthropogenic modifications on coastal ecosystems. He has significant experience working alongside coastal communities in the development of research projects that support the management of the Ngāi Tahu Customary Protection Area network (he was formerly Principal Scientist Mahinga Kai at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu). In this mahi he has designed and conducted baseline fisheries and habitat monitoring surveys, and provided support to coastal communities, and Māori communities. Has served as an expert witness for resource consent, and Environment Court processes to promote rangatiratanga (self-determination) for Ngāi Tahu whānau.