Our Board Members

Working together for the river

Meet the board members of the Waikato River Authority. Bringing together a diverse range of leadership, knowledge, and experience, the board helps guide the Authority’s long-term direction and commitment to the health and well-being of the Waikato River.

Ngaa Mema o te Poari - Board Members

Danny Loughlin

Iwi Co-Chair Appointee

(Ngāti Tūwharetoa)

Stu Kneebone

Crown Co-Chair 
Appointee

Gannin Ormsby

Iwi Deputy Co-Chair Appointee (Maniapoto)

Stu Muir

Crown Deputy
Co-Chair Appointee

Jackie Colliar

Iwi Appointee
(Waikato-Tainui)

Nachelle Griffiths

Iwi Appointee
(Raukawa)

Evelyn Forrest

Iwi Appointee Te Arawa River

Iwi Trust (TARIT)

Shadrach Rolleston
Crown Appointee
Erina Watene
Crown Appointee
Susan O’Regan
Crown Appointee