Paul has extensive governance experience. He chairs statutory entities and companies, including Chair of Te Pūia Tāpapa (Māori Investment Fund). He also chaired three iwi/ hapū collectives, comprising some 30 tribes.

Chair Hāpai Housing

Paul is nationally recognised environmental lawyer, specialising in leading large commercial and infrastructure projects for New Zealand’s largest corporates. He has appeared as senior counsel before the Privy Council, Supreme Court and specialist environmental and Treaty courts.

Paul has served on several Ministerial RMA technical advisory groups and is a co-author of the leading environmental law textbook.