Adele Rose, CEO of 3R - Leading the Circular Economy

I’m passionate about helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint and rethink waste as a resource. As CE of 3R Group, I lead a team of 50 working across industries to design and deliver product stewardship schemes, resource recovery systems, and circular solutions that reduce human impact on the climate.

With 18+ years of experience spanning commercial, government, and not-for-profit sectors, I bring a creative, lateral, and commercially grounded approach to solving complex sustainability challenges.

I believe real change happens when we collaborate across sectors and influence behavior at every level. I currently serve on the BusinessNZ Board and co-chair the Āmiomio Aotearoa Advisory Board, where I contribute to shaping a circular, low-emissions future for Aotearoa.

Christina is a lifelong learner with a profound passion for exploring diverse cultures and disciplines. Her curiosity has inspired extensive global travel, from teaching English to Buddhist monks in Laos and volunteering at a Thai orphanage to visiting museums across Europe, the UK, and Asia. A highlight of her travels is the Bishop Museum in Hawai'i, which she visits frequently, including during the 2014 World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education.

Her academic journey began with law and politics at Waikato University, where she discovered dispute resolution. She subsequently earned a Master’s in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from Strathclyde University, UK. This period included an exchange at the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai and research in Hong Kong on the ombudsman's role.

Currently a Learning Facilitator for Love Heart Social Learning, Christina also teaches the Restorative Practices microcredential at Victoria University. A fully accredited restorative justice facilitator and assessor, she recently delivered mediation training in Micronesia. Previously, she served as Director of Employee Assistance Resolution Services at Victoria University.

Outside of work, Christina enjoys connecting with loved ones and attending international events, such as the 2025 Restorative Practices conference in Singapore, to continually expand her expertise.