Te Rēhia joins the Waikato LAC with extensive community and governance experience, recognised with a Queen’s Service Medal in 2021. Of Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou, and Ngāti Whakaue descent, she served for over 22 years as Regional Commissioner for the Ministry of Social Development. Te Rēhia has been involved with numerous community initiatives focused on well-being, education and youth offending.

Shayne holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Waikato. His career spans tertiary education and hapū economic development. Shayne also serves in governance roles with Pregnancy Counselling Services, Volunteering Waikato, and Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa, and is passionate about supporting not-for-profit and community initiatives.

Jan brings significant governance and environmental management experience. She has served as an RMA Commissioner and Local Body Politician for Waikato District Council. Jan has chaired organisations like Te Araroa Trust’s Finance Committee, North Waikato Crime Prevention Trust, and Waikato District Lakes and Freshwater Wetlands. She is a life member of the RSPCA and a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand. Her extensive community service reflects her passion for conservation and public safety.

Lauola works for Foundation North, following 10 years with the Department of Internal Affairs as a Community Advisor. With a background in environmental studies, Lauola is passionate about climate change and community development. Lauola is of Samoan and Palagi descent and lives on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Lisa is a third-term Ward Councillor for Whaingaroa Raglan and Chair of the Sustainability and Wellbeing Committee at Waikato District Council. She also holds roles with Raglan Naturally, Whaingaroa Trade Aid Trust, New Zealand Schools National Executive, local education boards and Motakotako Marae. Lisa is connected to Ngāti Whakamarurangi and Ngāti Mahanga Hourua hapū and is committed to fostering collaboration across communities.

Jeremy is a Partner and CEO of Navigator Limited, a community and cultural development practice. He has senior leadership experience in health and heads the Ngāti Tuwharetoa health provider arm and the formation of its Whānau Ora Alliance. He serves on the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Standards Committee for the New Zealand Law Society and the Sport Bay of Plenty Trust Board. Jeremy is passionate about strengthening community voices in emergency management.