Meet the team

Lyndon Cleaver

Maritime Manager/ Regional Harbourmaster

Lyndon joined the Environment Southland team in 2011. He commenced his maritime career with the Royal New Zealand Navy, and after serving there for twenty years, he moved on to the New Zealand Customs Service, Maritime Section for six years. Lyndon has a keen interest in the maritime sector, in particular boating education, where he often visits Primary and Intermediate schools teaching boating safety to students.

Conrad Adams

Deputy Harbourmaster

Conrad grew up in a fishing family and has spent a lot of his life on the water. His background includes commercial fishing operations, charter and tourism work in both New Zealand and Australia, and recreational fishing and jet boating throughout New Zealand. As Deputy Harbourmaster, Conrad brings practical, hands-on experience and firsthand knowledge of life on the water. Passionate about safe navigation, he works closely with the people who live, work, and relax on Southland’s oceans, rivers, and lakes. He takes pride in supporting the community and helping ensure these waters remain safe and accessible for all.

Jim Lines

Navigation Safety Officer

Starting his maritime career in the Royal New Zealand Navy, Jim moved into the commercial diving industry spending time based in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Once returning to Southland Jim decided to go into business for himself. This gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for hunting and spending time on the water fishing and diving. Jim has a strong commitment to boating safety and with his broad range of experience on and in the water he is able to share this local knowledge with the public.