Leo Murray begin his working life in the middle of the GFC, so turned to his love of music, and took it as an opportunity to travel the world, and understand life further. A decade later, he returned to New Zealand to put down roots within the Bay of Plenty.

Growing up sailing across oceans and traversing overland, he has seen the world through the lens of many different cultures. A degree in Political Science and International Relations revealed the multi-faceted range of problems we face on earth, however this formal education presented few solutions.

Fighting the uphill battle of social and political activism, Leo's frustration with our species, paired with a deep appreciation for the natural world, revealed a more fulfilling form of advocacy; Permaculture.

Based in Mount Maunganui and driving his socio-ecological enterprise Why Waste, there is significant momentum toward creating a kind of world worth saving. By acting out of love rather than fear of what he stands to lose, the social tapestry of Leo’s network features the greatest hearts and minds of his generation. Pollinating and nurturing this diverse web of interconnected and active future leaders for over a decade, a new story for humanity is beginning to emerge - and fuck it’s fun!

Prototyping a new way of being in the world, it’s sexy and badass and it’s abundant and nourishing all at once.

With everything going on in the world at this time, it is easy to get caught up with it all, and feel like not being able to take meaningful action. Being able to connect with nature and "our nature" brings us to our purpose, and allows us to lead a life in balance with the world around us; en mass this can make a real impact in the world.

Together, it is our duty to leave the world better than we found it.