Shoshy has over 20 years’ experience in tourism, education and community work. Now based in Christchurch, she works with high school students on career development while remaining connected to the West Coast. She is a board member of the Toki Pounamunamu Education Trust.

Chris is a business owner and long-time volunteer firefighter. His governance experience includes roles with Westland Holdings, Destination Westland, Development West Coast and education boards. He is a former Chair of the West Coast Rural Fire Authority. He brings operational and governance insight from both public and private sectors.

Terry works in coal mining operations and has governance experience in education and animal welfare. A former firefighter and SPCA Chair, he currently chairs the Māwhera Kahui Ako Stewardship Group and serves on the Barrytown School Board.

Heath is a CEO of Development West Coast and previously held senior roles in the international meat trade. He brings deep knowledge of economic development and has worked extensively with UK and EU agencies on trade advocacy.

Taane is a Business Development Manager at Westland Milk Products with a background in mining and risk management. He chairs the Rural Advisory Group for Adverse Events and holds leadership roles in farming-focused trusts and fire brigades. He is a current volunteer firefighter.

Sam works as a West Coast Catchment Coordinator with Landcare Trust and is a volunteer firefighter. His background includes conservation and biodiversity roles with the Department of Conservation and Nelmac, including international firefighting deployments.