1999 CANTERBURY AORAKI CONSERVATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Conservation Minister Nick Smith today announced appointments to the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board with effect from 1 September 1999.

"Conservation boards have a unique role to play within the public conservation sector. They are independent bodies providing for important interaction between the community and the Department of Conservation on local conservation issues."

"I am very pleased to be appointing people who I believe will make a positive contribution to the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board's work. These people bring a diversity of new skills which will both complement those already represented on the board, and have relevance to the issues the board will face in the immediate future."

"The contributions of outgoing members are appreciated and will be missed. However, changes in board membership are essential in ensuring others get a chance to have some input into the decision-making process on local conservation issues. The new board has a healthy mix of new blood as well as continuity from experienced members."

1999 Appointments:
Mr Roger Fagg is a decorator and resides in Timaru. He is a dedicated conservationist and a strong advocate of public participation and appreciation of the conservation ethic.

Mrs Barbara Spurr has been re-appointed for further term . She is a secondary school science advisor and resides in Rangiora. She brings her background in nature conservation, science and community interests to the board.

Mr Tom Todhunter is a high country farmer from the Upper Rakaia Gorge. His interests include tourism, and blending conservation and recreation. He also has a wide knowledge in resource management issues.

Mr Johannes Sour is a builder from Christchurch. He has conservation and recreation interests and is the Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu nominee to the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board.

Continuing members:
Wikitoria Baker, community worker, Arowhenua.
Kay Booth, lecturer Lincoln University, Lincoln.
Terry Donaldson, emergency response manager, Christchurch.
James Guild, high country farmer, Upper Rakaia Gorge.
Alan Jolliffe, Associate Dean, Faculty of Commerce Christchurch Polytechnic,
Christchurch.
Wikitoria Martin, office administrator, Christchurch.
David O'Connell, office administrator, Kaiapoi.
Ainslie Talbot, freelance television producer/director, Christchurch.