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 |
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Heather Brake | Rotorua urban |
Roger Hintz | Lower Kaituna basin |
Barry Roderick | Lower Kaituna basin |
Dave Hurst | Lower Kaituna basin |
Graham Thompson | Lower Kaituna basin |
Richard Weld | Lower Kaituna basin |
Dean Flavell | Tapuika and Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority |
Councillor Shane Beech | Western Bay of Plenty Council (elected) |
Councillor Te Rika Temara-Benfell | Rotorua Lakes Council (Council representative) |
Councillor Grant Dally | Western Bay of Plenty District Council (Alternate Councillor) |
Colin Bates | Rotorua Lakes Council |
Eric Cawte | Rotorua Lakes Council |
Dean Flavell | Representative from Tapuika and Te Maru O Kaituna River Authority |
Councillor Ken Shirley | Western Bay of Plenty |
Councillor Scrimgeour | Western Bay of Plenty |
Councillor Maltby | Tauranga |
Councillor McCorkindale | Eastern Bay of Plenty |
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 |
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9 September 2026 | Waiariki Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1118 Fenton Street, Rotorua | ||
11 March 2026, 10am | The Orchard, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke | ||
3 September 2025, 10am | The Orchard, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke | ||
12 March 2025, 10am | Waiariki Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1118 Fenton Street, Rotorua | ||
4 September 2024, 10am | Waiariki Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1118 Fenton Street, Rotorua | ||
13 March 2024, 10am | The Orchard, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke | ||
6 September 2023, 10am | Waiariki Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1118 Fenton Street, Rotorua | ||
Wednesday 15 March 2023, 10am | Trustpower Baypark, 891 Truman Lane, Tauranga | ||
Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Settlers Lounge, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 130 Jellico Street, Te Puke |
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New date: Monday 4 April 2022 | Waiariki Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1118 Fenton Street, Rotorua | ||
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Settlers Lounge, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke | ||
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Waiariki Meeting Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1118 Fenton Street, Rotorua | Agenda | |
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | The Orchard, | ||
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Te Wai Ariki Room, 1125 Arawa Street, Rotorua | ||
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Comvita NZ Ltd, The Hive, 23 Wilson Road South, Paengaroa | ||
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Comvita NZ Ltd, The Hive, 23 Wilson Road South, Paengaroa | ||
05 September 2018 |
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19 February 2018 |
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31 October 2017 |
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