New members for Fire and Emergency advisory committees in Chatham Islands

18 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce two new appointments to its local advisory committee in the Chatham Islands.

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 Chatham Islands LAC has two new members: Jenna Hoverd and Melodie Eruera-Fraser. They will join Deena Whaitiri, Brent Swanson and Tracy Page.

“Ngā komiti tohutohu ā-rohe local advisory committees provide independent advice to Fire and Emergency about what their communities value, their needs and the risks they face,” Lucy Chamberlain, National Manager, Local Advisory Committees says.

“They help us better support communities to reduce risk, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and recover quickly when they happen.

“LAC members are appointed for their demonstrated commitment to their communities, and they are made up of local people who represent a diverse range of community interests.

“Over its first term, the Chatham Islands LAC has built a strong connection to Fire and Emergency, improving the safety and wellbeing of its community.”

The new members will be formally welcomed in December 2024.

 

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