Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Director
Solar Sense
Manu Barrett (Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Kāi Tahu) serves as the Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Director of Solar Sense Ltd, a Māori owned and operated solar energy enterprise. With a diverse background encompassing Civil Engineering, Aviation, and Aeronautical Engineering, Manu applies his expertise to provide accessible solar solutions for everyday New Zealanders. Committed to tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty), Manu sees solar energy as a catalyst for addressing energy challenges in Aotearoa. He is driven by a vision of thriving, self-determined whānau and actively works to advance Indigenous knowledge through strategic innovation.