Board Members

RCPHO Board

 

Peter 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.