Waitutu Incorporation Committee of Management
The first Committee of Management was formed in 1973. The Committee of Management consists of seven people who are elected by its shareholders. The Secretary is currently a part time employee of the Incorporation.
The elected Committee members have a three year term at which point they can re-stand for re-election or resign from the Committee.
The Current Committee of Management
Elected Members of Committee:
Jan Cushing (Chairperson)
Dene Cole
Susan McKenna
Miles Dunnett
Tim Dyer
Kurt Scoringe
Terry Nicolson
Secretary: Maria Elstone
The elected Committee members have a three year term at which point they can re-stand for re-election or resign from the Committee.
The Current Committee of Management
Elected Members of Committee:
Jan Cushing (Chairperson)
Dene Cole
Susan McKenna
Miles Dunnett
Tim Dyer
Kurt Scoringe
Terry Nicolson
Secretary: Maria Elstone
Committee of Management Profiles and their responsibilities
Jan Cushing – Chair Person elected in 2022
Jan is the daughter of Edna and John Southerwood. She lives in Clive, Hawke’s Bay where her and Pat raised their family, with Whanau being their priority.
Jan has travelled extensively with her family although she feels her wings have been clipped somewhat following the COVID outbreak. She is looking forward to her next excursion later this year.
Jan is a Trustee in four Trusts; three being Maori Land Trusts and has had extensive experience in dealing with the Maori Land Court.
Jan works as a Business Intelligence Analyst for the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and has strong analytical/problem solving skills as well as extensive experience both in business and finance/investment.
Jan is the daughter of Edna and John Southerwood. She lives in Clive, Hawke’s Bay where her and Pat raised their family, with Whanau being their priority.
Jan has travelled extensively with her family although she feels her wings have been clipped somewhat following the COVID outbreak. She is looking forward to her next excursion later this year.
Jan is a Trustee in four Trusts; three being Maori Land Trusts and has had extensive experience in dealing with the Maori Land Court.
Jan works as a Business Intelligence Analyst for the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and has strong analytical/problem solving skills as well as extensive experience both in business and finance/investment.
Dene Cole - Committee Member since 2021 - Mataitai and Lodge
Kia Ora Koutou Katoa.Nga mihi nui, nga mihi aroha.
Ko Hananui toku Mauka
Ko Aparima toku awa
Ko Takitimu toku Waka
ko Kai Tahu,me Ngati Mamoe oku Iwi
Ko Takutai o te TiTi Marae
ko Mo ToiToi toku tupuna
Ko Rua Dallas toku whaia
Ko Dene Cole toku ingoa
No Aparima ahau.
I am very pleased and privileged to serve on the Waitutu Committee of management. I have been a committee member for approx 18 months. I had previously served on the committee for a number of years and had a break for a couple of years.I have had an association with the Waitutu whenua for over 50 years. Hunting, diving, fishing and tramping. I am proud to be the father of 5 sons and 17 mokopuna. 3 of my sons and a number of my moko have tramped through our land and share the same feelings of aroha and pride for the whenua as I do. I see the future for the land to be as is untouched for generations to come. Mauri Ora.
Kia Ora Koutou Katoa.Nga mihi nui, nga mihi aroha.
Ko Hananui toku Mauka
Ko Aparima toku awa
Ko Takitimu toku Waka
ko Kai Tahu,me Ngati Mamoe oku Iwi
Ko Takutai o te TiTi Marae
ko Mo ToiToi toku tupuna
Ko Rua Dallas toku whaia
Ko Dene Cole toku ingoa
No Aparima ahau.
I am very pleased and privileged to serve on the Waitutu Committee of management. I have been a committee member for approx 18 months. I had previously served on the committee for a number of years and had a break for a couple of years.I have had an association with the Waitutu whenua for over 50 years. Hunting, diving, fishing and tramping. I am proud to be the father of 5 sons and 17 mokopuna. 3 of my sons and a number of my moko have tramped through our land and share the same feelings of aroha and pride for the whenua as I do. I see the future for the land to be as is untouched for generations to come. Mauri Ora.
Miles Dunnett – Committee Member since 2020 - Lodge Maintenance
Miles is 52 years young and is currently managing an organic dairy farm, with his wife Karen, just out of Tuatapere. They have two grown up children in their early twenties. Miles’ tipuna was born at the neck of Stewart Island/Rakiura and it is with his tipuna’s wisdom that Miles feels is why he is a shareholder in Waitutu Forest.
Miles has a Diploma in Dairy Production Management as well as other achievements associated with dairying. He is also a joiner by trade and with his wife, a property investor.
Miles enjoys hunting, diving, white baiting and tramping.
Miles is 52 years young and is currently managing an organic dairy farm, with his wife Karen, just out of Tuatapere. They have two grown up children in their early twenties. Miles’ tipuna was born at the neck of Stewart Island/Rakiura and it is with his tipuna’s wisdom that Miles feels is why he is a shareholder in Waitutu Forest.
Miles has a Diploma in Dairy Production Management as well as other achievements associated with dairying. He is also a joiner by trade and with his wife, a property investor.
Miles enjoys hunting, diving, white baiting and tramping.
Sue McKenna – Committee Member since 2021 - Marketing Coordinator
Sue was born and bred in Invercargill and is now living with her husband in Christchurch. Sue is currently Principal of the New Zealand College of Business in Christchurch having spent 10 years working for the Governments of five countries as an Education Advisor.
Sue has three grown up children and is a Trustee on two Māori Trusts, is a member of the Rapaki Māori Women’s Welfare League and has worked for Ngai Tahu Development Corporation reviewing Educational Scholarships.
Sue enjoys golf, biking, fishing, gardening and her grandchildren. Whanau and respecting tikanga Māori principles and values are of huge importance to Sue.
Sue was born and bred in Invercargill and is now living with her husband in Christchurch. Sue is currently Principal of the New Zealand College of Business in Christchurch having spent 10 years working for the Governments of five countries as an Education Advisor.
Sue has three grown up children and is a Trustee on two Māori Trusts, is a member of the Rapaki Māori Women’s Welfare League and has worked for Ngai Tahu Development Corporation reviewing Educational Scholarships.
Sue enjoys golf, biking, fishing, gardening and her grandchildren. Whanau and respecting tikanga Māori principles and values are of huge importance to Sue.
Tim Dyer - Committee Member since 2023 - Responsible for unfound shareholders
Tim is the son of Bryan Dyer, Grandson of Kararaane Blanche Dyer (nee Bell formerly of Orepuki), Great-Grandson of Blanche Ada Bell, and Great-Great Grandson of Kararaina Paraone and Captain John Howell of Riverton. Tim's Dad is now 93 and thriving in a retirement village, it is with his blessing that Tim seeks to continue the family connection with the Waitutu Forest and the Incorporation.
After schooling in Hamilton (including 6 years learning Te Reo),Tim returned to Christchurch in 1982 to take up University Studies in Law. After a couple of years, the draw of a full time wage was stronger and Tim took leave from study to work for a few years before settling into the radio industry as an announcer. This 30 year journey saw Tim work in all areas of the industry including management positions in Promotions and Marketing, Sales, Operations Manager (including running a Newsroom) and finishing as the General Manager of NZME in Christchurch. During this time Tim also gained a Degree in Communications, A Diploma in Management from NZIM, numerous Radio Awards, got married to Lizzie and had 3 awesome children who are now 24, 21 and 20.
Tim's interest in standing for the committee is borne out of the great work that is currently being done and to lend some marketing and communication experience where required to this governance role to ensure the long term transparent and financial success of the Incorporation.
Tim is the son of Bryan Dyer, Grandson of Kararaane Blanche Dyer (nee Bell formerly of Orepuki), Great-Grandson of Blanche Ada Bell, and Great-Great Grandson of Kararaina Paraone and Captain John Howell of Riverton. Tim's Dad is now 93 and thriving in a retirement village, it is with his blessing that Tim seeks to continue the family connection with the Waitutu Forest and the Incorporation.
After schooling in Hamilton (including 6 years learning Te Reo),Tim returned to Christchurch in 1982 to take up University Studies in Law. After a couple of years, the draw of a full time wage was stronger and Tim took leave from study to work for a few years before settling into the radio industry as an announcer. This 30 year journey saw Tim work in all areas of the industry including management positions in Promotions and Marketing, Sales, Operations Manager (including running a Newsroom) and finishing as the General Manager of NZME in Christchurch. During this time Tim also gained a Degree in Communications, A Diploma in Management from NZIM, numerous Radio Awards, got married to Lizzie and had 3 awesome children who are now 24, 21 and 20.
Tim's interest in standing for the committee is borne out of the great work that is currently being done and to lend some marketing and communication experience where required to this governance role to ensure the long term transparent and financial success of the Incorporation.
Terry Nicolas - Committee Member since 2023. Responsible for StrategyTerry is the Manager of Hokonui Rūnanga and the Programme Director for Murihiku Regeneration. Terry has been involved with Hokonui Rūnanga and has been the Hokonui Te Rūnanga O Ngāi Tahu representative since January 1999. His special interest is building succession out of settlement - “mo tatou, a, mo ka uri a muri ake nei”. Terry is also a member of the Just Transition oversight group, to ensure the rights and interests of Murihiku hapū are being represented.
Terry works tirelessly to protect and enhance spiritual, cultural, organisational, educational and economic aspirations of Hokonui Rūnanga and Murihiku Regeneration.
Terry works tirelessly to protect and enhance spiritual, cultural, organisational, educational and economic aspirations of Hokonui Rūnanga and Murihiku Regeneration.
Kurt Scoringe - Committee Member since 2023 - Responsible for IT and Tikanga Maori
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