Steve is a highly skilled, experienced, pragmatic and innovative Water and Wastewater Principal Engineer, Team and Project Manager and Leader, with a 30+ year consulting career within the Three Waters engineering sector. He has a proven ability in project, people and business leadership and in developing and then implementing long term strategies and plans for both large and small wastewater, water supply and stormwater systems and associated treatment facilities.  He also has extensive successful experience in leading, growing, improving and managing teams, developing and managing client, colleague and stakeholder relationships to deliver successful outcomes for clients, and to develop and grow the associated business.

Matthew's role within TWA is to enhance client project outcomes in data analysis and site and field inspection works. With a background in paramedicine, and a former managerial role at an Auckland based steel engineering support company, he has a heightened awareness and understanding of health and safety issues associated with TWA’s work. Matthew is capable with digital technology, he has a proactive nature and is an innovative lateral thinker. Matthew has completed industry-specific training with Water NZ within their Wastewater and Drinking Water modules.

Fran has over 35 years of experience in small business administration and financial management. She manages TWA finances and administration including client invoicing and taxation processes. 

Taonga Water Advisory Director Steve Carne is a key partner in the Wai Mana Collective, a collaborative working arrangement set up between Steve and like-minded consulting colleagues Brent Manning and Julie Kinloch.