Media Release
23 October 2008
The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) this month welcomed a new Tumuaki (Chair) and two new members to Ngā Kaihautū Tikanga Taiao (Ngā Kaihautū), the committee that advises the Authority on Māori issues and perspectives.
New Tumuaki Glenice Paine replaces the recently retired Terry Smith, who had served as Tumuaki since 2003.
“It’s an honour to follow Mr Smith as Tumuaki,” said Ms Paine. “I know I speak for ERMA New Zealand when I thank him for his commitment and hard work on behalf of Ngā Kaihautū over the past five years.”
Ms Paine has been a member of Ngā Kaihautū since 2003, and brings a wealth of experience in Māori organisations to her new role. She is currently a Resource Management Consultant with considerable experience in iwi resource management issues. She is accredited under the RMA Making Good Decisions programme. Glenice is a Trustee on Te Atiawa Manawhenua ki Te Tau Ihu Trust and is also involved in a wide range of community initiatives. Ms Paine’s affiliations are Te Atiawa and Ngāi Tahu.
The two new members of Ngā Kaihautū are Dr Nicholas (Nick) Roskruge, a lecturer at the Massey University Institute of Natural Resources, and Janis (Wiki) Walker, an Environmental Planner (tangata whenua) at Manukau City Council.
“We were fortunate to have a large and talented group of applicants representing a broad range of experience and expertise,” said Ms Paine. “Perhaps one of my hardest tasks so far as Tumuaki was helping to select from amongst the many qualified candidates—we received the largest number of applications to date for membership.”
Dr Roskruge is of Atiawa ki Taranaki and Ngāti Tama whakapapa. He holds a PhD in Soil Science, a Post Graduate Diploma in Māori Resource Development and a Bachelor of Horticulture (Technology); his professional specialty is horticulture and Māori sustainable economic development, and he is currently Chair of Tāhuri Whenua Incorporated Society— a National Māori Vegetable Growers Collective.
Ms Walker is of Ngāti Hine descent. Her academic accomplishments include certification in Environmental Management, a Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Psychology, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. Wiki’s expertise is in the provision of technical and strategic planning in environmental and resource management as they relate to Māori.
“We’re pleased to welcome Glenice, Nick and Wiki to their new roles,” said Rob Forlong, Chief Executive of ERMA New Zealand. “I’m sure they will contribute greatly to Ngā Kaihautū and its important work.”
Link to Ngā Kaihautū Tikanga Taiao Members
http://www.ermanz.govt.nz/tehautu/ngakaihautu/members.html
Lesley Meadows, Communications Manager, ERMA New Zealand.
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