Board Members
RCPHO BoardPeter Allen, Waimakariri Territorial Local Authority (TLA) Community representative
Dr Steve Brown GP Representative, Waimakariri Territorial Local Authority (TLA)
Pam Richardson Akaroa/Waiwera Community Board representative
Dr Chris Henry GP Representative Rural
Diana Warring Ashburton Territorial Local Authority (TLA) Community Representative
Allan Marriott Independent Chairman
Dr Mick Tarry GP Representative, Ashburton TLA
Gloria Rose Wereta Osborn Māori Representative (Manawhenua ki Waitaha)
Amber Clarke Māori Representative (Manawhenua ki Waitaha)
Jaana Kahu Māori Representative (Manawhenua ki Waitaha)
Fiona Martin Practice Nurse Representative
Sharron Bonnafoux Community Representative Hurunui Kaikoura
The Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation (RCPHO) operates as a charitable company and trust, and has a governance board of 12 members (as at 1 July 2011): four community representatives, three Māori representatives,three provider representatives, one Practice Nurse and an Independent Chair (a three year term).
Each Board member contributes according to their background and all report back to their representative groups on PHO activities. They are also available to the public as a link to ensure relevant health issues are brought forward to the PHO. The Board holds monthly meetings, usually the fourth Tuesday of each month.
