Ave Gardiner – Agricultural Science Lead (A.I Specialist)

20+ years professional experience in artificial insemination, herd reproductive management, and agricultural genetics. Ave has served as a senior A.I technician and consultant across New Zealand’s North Island and has been contracted internationally, including deployment to China via Fonterra.

  • Artificial Insemination Specialist: Extensive field experience across dairy and beef operations.
  • International Consultant: Delivered professional reproductive services and training to mainland agricultural enterprises.
  • Fonterra Contracted Expert: Selected for overseas assignments due to technical excellence, reliability, and leadership.
  • Cross-Cultural Capability: Works seamlessly across NZ, China, and Japan agricultural contexts.
  • Background in NZ Police: Disciplined, highly analytical, and comfortable in high-pressure operational settings.

Ave anchors the scientific and technical credibility of the JAG Farms / Coastal Partners system. Her work ensures that delegations visiting Aotearoa gain access to real agricultural expertise—not theory, but field-proven practice.

John Gardiner – Operations Lead (Whenua Stewardship)

Raised on Matakana and Rangiwaea, John carries practical, generational knowledge of land, stock, horticulture, machinery, and island community operations. He is the backbone of daily workflow and the cultural link to the whenua.

  • Farm Management: Broad experience across dairy, beef, orchard, and mixed horticulture systems.
  • Land-Based Operational Leadership: Tracks, boundaries, machinery, infrastructure, and logistics.
  • Community Integration: Long-term relationships across island whānau, growers, and operators.
  • Hands-On Expertise: Yard work, stock care, seasonal cycles, orchard operations.
  • Strategic Role: Anchor point for Japan delegations and Coastal Partner programmes.

John embodies the principle “He tangata, he whenua.” His role grounds the system in place, practice, and whakapapa.

David Rolleston – Japan Director & Systems Architect (Coastal Partners)

Japan-based operator with 32+ years experience navigating Japanese corporate culture, heavy machinery operations, logistics, and international relationship building. Founder of the Mach Base OS and Coastal Partners platform.

  • Japan Liaison: Connects NZ agricultural capability with Japanese industry, buyers, and government interfaces.
  • Systems Builder: Designs digital and operational frameworks including Kikai Seri and Mach Base OS.
  • Cross-Cultural Strategist: Real-time translator between NZ and Japan decision-making environments.
  • Heavy Machinery Background: Operational knowledge across cranes, logistics, and yard systems.
  • Delegation Oversight: Responsible for Japan-side planning, hosting, interpretation, and workflow execution.

David acts as the bridge between worlds—ensuring NZ capability is understood, valued, and integrated into Japan’s operational and commercial environment.