Steven is the Manager Consents at West Coast Regional Council, with prior executive role as CEO at Wairoa and reporting to the CEO as the Regulatory Manager at Masterton District Council and Head of Operational Policy at Christchurch City Council. His governance experience is supported by attending the Development West Coast Governance programme and recently completing the Institute of Directors NZ Company Directors Programme. Steven brings strategic insight, operational leadership and strong community engagement.

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.

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.

Hannah has a diverse background in administration, social service work and project management, currently working in mining at Orica. She holds governance roles with Nelson City Council and Māori Women’s Welfare League and previously served with Volunteer Nelson and Nelson Women’s Centre. Hannah brings strong iwi, social sector and business connections.