The Hanga‑Aro‑Rau Order in Council has a unique requirement to establish an Industry Stakeholder Group (ISG). This core group is representative of industry, including their workforces, and is an essential part of our governance system.
The group was established in June 2022 and its primary purpose is to:
The rōpū is independently chaired by Ngahiwi Tomoana (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Hawea, Ngāti Hori and Samoa).
The members of the Industry Stakeholder Group are:
Allan Jack Ovation NZ
Ida-Jean Murray North Drill
Peter Busfield New Zealand Marine Industry Association
Bryn Thompson Metalcraft Engineering
Sean Rooney Allied Petroleum
Scott Fisher OffsiteNZ
Scott Lawson Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ)
Mary Jensen Waikato Engineering Careers Association (WECA) and Smart Waikato Trust
Wayne Butson Rail and Maritime Transport Union
Melissa Bennett Red Stag Timber
Ruth Cobb PrintNZ
Catherine Lye Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA)
Peter Cordtz The Cause Collective
Rick Lunn Smart Trade Solutions
Hanga-Aro-Rau and the ISG acknowledge the immense mahi of interim ISG Chair Matua Turi Ngatai (Ngaiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui) and Duane Mann from The Cause Collective, who were both instrumental in the establishment and early development phases of the ISG.
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