Advisory Group Membership
Membership of the Rivers Scheme Advisory Groups is representative of the different interests and locations within the scheme areas. The groups are designed to share knowledge and views on scheme management matters on behalf of local scheme ratepayers. The groups’ advice on community values, objectives and possible solutions will help us make the best decisions for our river scheme projects, capital works, maintenance programmes and flood repairs.
More information on membership and the role of the advisory group can be found in the Terms of Reference.
| Member Name | Area Representing |
|---|---|
| Heyden Johnston | Urban |
| Leeann Waaka | Urban |
| Peter Askey | Rangitāiki Plains |
| Alan Law | Rangitāiki Plains |
| Linda Virbickas | Rangitāiki Plains |
| Shona Pedersen | Galatea/Waiohau |
| Jane Waldon | Rangitāiki River Forum Secretariat |
| Cr Tu O'Brien | Whakatāne District Council elected representative |
| Michael Van Tilburg | Whakatāne District Council staff technical representative |
Meetings
Advisory group meetings are held twice a year, usually in March and September, and are chaired by elected Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors.
Note:
- Meeting date or venue may change.
- At Covid-19 orange alert level meeting attendees must wear a mask and maintain 1 metre social distancing.
| Date/ Time | Location | Agenda | Meeting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday 22 March 2023 |
Putauaki Room, EastbayREAP | Agenda | Draft meeting notes |
|
Wednesday 14 September 2022 |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mātaatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne | Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
New date: |
New location: BOPRC Whakatāne office, Mātaatua Room – 5 Quay St, Whakatāne |
Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
Thursday 14 October 2021 |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mātaatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne Note: meeting attendees must wear a mask and maintain 2m social distancing |
Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
Tuesday 30 March 2021 |
Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall, Corner of Kauri and Main Streets, Edgecumbe | Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
Wednesday 9 September 2020 |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne | Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
Wednesday 11 March 2020 |
War Memorial Hall, Cnr Kauri and Main Streets, Edgecumbe | Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
Wednesday 11 September 2019 |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane | Agenda | Meeting notes |
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Wednesday 20 March 2019 |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane | Agenda | Meeting notes |
| 12 September 2018 | Agenda | Meeting notes | |
| 13 February 2018 | Agenda | Meeting notes | |
| 8 November 2017 | Agenda | Meeting notes |