Source: New Zealand Government
Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced four new appointments and two reappointments to the governing councils of the University of Canterbury and the University of Waikato.
“I am very pleased to appoint Dr Sina Cotter Tait and Steven Wakefield to the University of Canterbury Council, and Fiona Michel and Erin Wansbrough to the University of Waikato Council,” says Dr Reti.
“These are high calibre appointments who bring valuable skills and experience to their respective Councils, and who will support the leadership and decision making of these important institutions.
“I am also pleased to reappoint Hon Amy Adams to the University of Canterbury Council, and Graeme Milne ONZM to the University of Waikato Council. Hon Adams and Mr Milne are making valuable contributions and I am grateful they are willing to serve a further term.
“Universities have a critical role to play in generating the ideas and developing the talent we need to build up our economy, and it is important that these institutions are governed by capable and experienced councils.”
University of Canterbury Council
Sina Cotter Tait and Steven Wakefield have been appointed to the University of Canterbury Council, while Hon Amy Adams has been reappointed for a further term on the Council.
Dr Sina Cotter Tait has more than 20 years’ experience as a civil engineer, and holds a number of directorships.
Steven Wakefield is a professional director who has extensive experience in risk advisory services and governance. He is currently Chair of the New Zealand Health Innovation Hub.
Hon Amy Adams is the current Chancellor of the University of Canterbury. She provides legal expertise, strong governance experience, and valuable regional networks to the council.
University of Waikato Council
Fiona Michel and Erin Wansbrough have been appointed to the University of Waikato Council, and Graeme Milne has been reappointed for a further term.
Fiona Michel is the Chief Executive Officer of Braemar Hospital and has held senior executive roles in the private and public sectors, including in health.
Graeme Milne ONZM is a professional director who previously held senior roles in the primary industry and health sectors in New Zealand and internationally. He has served on the University of Waikato Council since 2017.
“I welcome all the new appointments and thank them for stepping up to this important role. I also acknowledge with gratitude those reappointed members who are continuing to support and serve on our tertiary institutions,” says Dr Reti.
“I also wish to recognise the valuable contributions made by the outgoing council members, and to thank them for their service.”
The outgoing council members are Simon Graafhuis (University of Waikato), Meleane Burgess (University of Waikato), and Keiran Horne (University of Canterbury).
