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 |
|---|---|
| Boots McNaught | Whakatane urban |
| Geoff Mercer | Whakatane urban |
| Scottie McLeod | Rangitaiki Plains |
| Brian Power | Rangitaiki Plains |
| Fraser McGougan | Middle catchment - Whakatane River upstream of Peketahi Bridge |
| Bernie Clark | Middle catchment - Tauranga River |
| Patrick McGarvey | Te Uru Taumata and Te Komiti o Runa |
| Andrew Iles | Whakatane District Council elected representative |
| Jim Finlay | Whakatane District Council staff technical representative |
| Glen Cooper | Whakatane District Council |
| Cr Toni Boynton | Whakatane District Council elected representative (alternate) |
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.
| Date/ Time | Location | Agenda | Meeting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday 21 September 2022 |
Whakaari Room (downstairs), Eastbay REAP, 21 Pyne Street, Whakatāne |
Agenda | Meeting notes |
|
New date: |
Mātaatua Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne |
Agenda | Meeting notes |
| Wednesday 15 September 2021 10am – 1pm |
Mātaatua Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane Note: meeting attendees must wear a mask and 2m social distance |
Agenda | Meeting notes |
| Wednesday 17 March 2021 10.00am – 2.00pm |
Mataatua Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane | Agenda | Meeting notes |
| Wednesday 16 September 2020 10am - 2pm |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne | Agenda | Meeting notes |
| Wednesday 18 March 2020 10am – 1pm |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne | Agenda | Meeting notes |
| Wednesday 18 Sept 2019 10am – 1pm |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane | Agenda | Meeting notes |
| Tuesday 16 April 2019 10am - 1pm |
Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mataatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane | Agenda | Meeting notes |
| 19 September 2018 | Agenda | Meeting notes | |
| 16 February 2018 | Agenda | Meeting notes | |
| 14 November 2017 | Agenda | Meeting notes |
Note: Meeting date or venue may change.