Two new appointments have been made to the Te Mata Park Trust board to fill vacancies left by Michael Bate and trust chair Mike Devonshire who are stepping down after having served the maximum term of nine years voluntary service.
Hastings District Council is responsible for making these appointments to the Trust Board, which involved the Board’s chair in the short-list and interview processes.
Councillor Malcolm Dixon, one of Council’s representatives on the trust board, said the contenders for the positions were all of a high calibre.
“It was a very robust process, with quality candidates, five of whom were interviewed for the position.”
The successful appointments were Liz Read and Shannon Bray.
Shannon lives in Havelock North, and said he was a regular park visitor.
“After three years acting as an aspiring trustee, I’m excited to be officially joining the trust board and I look forward to continuing to ensure that Te Mata Park is the best it can be.”
Liz commented: “It’s a huge privilege to be able to contribute to ensuring the Park remains a protected taonga, valued and enjoyed by current and future generations.”
The appointments are for an initial period of three years, and can be renewed for a further two terms.
The board is made up of eight voluntary members, including two Hastings district councillors. The full complement now is:
- Jon Lewin – Chair
- Bruno Chambers
- Jonathan Hensman
- Waiora Rogers
- Shannon Bray
- Liz Read
- HDC Councillor Malcolm Dixon
- HDC Councillor Heather Te Au-Skipworth
Two new Aspiring Trustees have been appointed: Julia Harison and Jess Thomas.
The Aspiring Trustee Programme involves the opportunity to attend Board meetings for a year as an observer. While in time the Aspiring Trustee will become a full contributor to Board discussions the role does not have the responsibilities of being a full Trustee and does not have voting rights.
