Regional Forum members announced

Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell and Te Ao Marama Inc. chairperson Don Mowat are pleased to announce the 17 members appointed to the Regional Forum. Read more about the members here.

Chairman Horrell says a robust process was used to select the members of the Regional Forum. “We were very lucky to have 60 people willing to contribute to ensuring Southland continues to thrive into the future. Following an initial shortlisting process and workshop, the selection panel had the very tough job of choosing the right mix of people to ensure the diversity of the group reflects our region.”

A selection panel included Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell, Councillors Lyndal Ludlow and Jeremy McPhail and Te Ao Marama Inc. chairperson Don Mowat and Board member Gail Thompson.
 
Chairperson Mowat says the selection panel considered everything from the candidate’s contribution to the community, their interests in land and water, as well as their skills and experience. “We were then able to observe these individuals coming together to work on some complex, real life scenarios, giving us a chance to observe how they work together as a team. I think we have the right mix, and I’m sure they are all up for the challenge ahead.”