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New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Tairāwhiti

18 November 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce five new appointments to its local advisory committee in Tairāwhiti.

Local advisory committees (LACs) are independent committees around New Zealand which provide advice with a strong local perspective to help Fire and Emergency understand communities’ needs and engage with them effectively.

The Tairāwhiti LAC has five new members: Erana Reedy, Joseph McClutchie, William Tamatea, Jordan Walker, and Dr Raaniera Te Whata. They will join Hikihiki Pihema, Shane McClutchie, and Tee Montgomery, bringing the membership to eight.

“Ngā komiti tohutohu ā-rohe local advisory committees bring a strong community voice to the work of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, so we know how to support their communities in the best way possible, to prepare for and respond to emergencies when they happen,” Tairāwhiti District Manager Peter Clark says.

“LAC members are appointed for their demonstrated commitment to their communities, and they bring strong local knowledge and connections. Over its first term, the Tairāwhiti local advisory committee has provided valuable advice to Fire and Emergency, contributing to the fire safety and resilience of its community.”

The new members will be formally welcomed in December 2024.

 

Editor’s note: Biographies of members can be found on the Tairāwhiti LAC page. There’s also more about our Local Advisory Committees

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