Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board appointment announced
Date: 11 September 2008
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced a new appointment to the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board.
"I am pleased to appoint Marama Tākao to the board," Steve Chadwick said.
Marama Tākao has strong knowledge of Maori tikanga and affiliations with a number of iwi as well as considerable experience in community organisations and public sector work.
"I am sure that Marama will add valuable experience and skills to this highly competent and committed board, and I thank her for her willingness to take up this important conservation role."
Ms Chadwick had previously announced the reappointments of Ross Hall and Ian Mitchell to the board.
"The new makeup of the board represents a wide range of local communities in the Nelson/Marlborough region, and will give sound advice to the Department of Conservation on its policy and directions. Conservation Boards play a vital role in giving independent advice on local issues and are a way for local communities to be a part of conservation decisions."