Hon Chris Tremain
Minister of Internal Affairs

18 February 2012 Media Statement

Appointments to the Archives Council
Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain today announced seven appointments to the Archives Council Te Rua Wānanga.
The Council has a statutory role to provide the Minister with independent advice on archives and record keeping issues.

There are four new members who will take up their positions in March 2013:

• Dr Aroha Harris
• Diane Morcom
• Dr Gillian Oliver
• David Reeves
They will join current members Barry Holdaway, George Reedy and Stuart Strachan who have been reappointed for new terms.

“The seven appointees bring a range of experience, skills and perspectives that will ensure the Council has the necessary expertise. I look forward to meeting them all,” said Mr Tremain

“I would like to thank the outgoing members – Richard Nottage, Melwyn Smith, Dame Mary Anne Salmond and Ani Pahuru-Huriwai – for their commitment and service.”

ENDS

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