1999 WELLINGTON CONSERVATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Conservation Minister Nick Smith today announced appointments to the Wellington 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 Wellington 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
Dr Johanna Rosier of Otaki is a senior lecturer at Massey University in Resource and Environmental Planning. She brings to the board a wide knowledge of coastal, recreation and tourism issues.

Mr Alan Wright of Wellington is the President of the Tararua Trampng Club. He has had a long interest in the outdoors and in particular tramping. He brings an extensive knowledge of recreational issues to the board.

Ms Mary O'Keeffe of Wellington was re-appointed after a one-year term on the Board. She brings to the board an in-depth knowledge of historical and archaeological matters.

Continuing members
Diane Anderson, music teacher, Tararua District Councillor, Eketahuna
Te Akapikirangi Arthur, retired, Ngati Toa, Porirua
Elizabeth Burge, resource management planner, supported by Rangitane o
Wairarapa, Carteton
Peter Bygate, retired, Wellington
Professor Michael Crozier, university professor, Wellington
George Mikaera, supervisor, chairperson Te Ore Ore Marae, Ngati Kuhungunu ki
Wairarapa, Masterton
Ani Parata, advocate, Raumati Beach