Publications
Annual Report
The Board 2005-2006
- Neville Young
- Michael Wintringham
- Carole Durbin
- George Hoper
- Tim McGuinness
- Taari Nicholas
- Jeremy Dwyer
Neville Young
Chariman
(Retired on July , 2006)
Neville Young joined the EQC Board in July 1997 and served as chairman from July 1998. He is chairman of the Rulings Panel of the Electricity Commission of New Zealand, chairman of Summerset Retirement Villages, and a lawyer.
Michael Wintringham
Deputy Chairman
(Chairman from July 26, 2006)
Michael Wintringham was appointed to the Earthquake Commission Board as deputy chairman in June 2004. Mr Wintringham was the State Services Commissioner until May 2004, and has also been chief executive of the Ministry of Housing and before that Assistant Auditor General. He is currently a member of the Remuneration Authority, formerly the Higher Salaries Commission.
Carole Durbin
Carole Durbin is chair of Mighty River Power, chair of the Legal Services Agency and a director of Fidelity Life. She is a director of Southern Cross Medical Care Society and a trustee of Southern Cross Hospitals Trust. Ms Durbin was a senior partner of law firm Simpson Grierson until 31 December 2004. She is also a committee member of the Auckland branch of the Institute of Directors and a panel member of both the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute and LEADR. Ms Durbin was appointed to the EQC Board in June 2001.George Hoper
George Hooper is a professional engineer and executive director of the Centre for Advanced Engineering (CAE) in Christchurch. The CAE is an independent centre that encourages the application of advanced engineering and technology in New Zealand. Dr Hooper was appointed to the EQC Board in October 2001.
Tim McGuinness
Tim McGuinness has held senior executive positions in the New Zealand fund management industry for over 15 years and has been involved with managing investment funds for over 25 years. Mr McGuinness is currently a member of the Government Superannuation Fund Authority Board, a trustee of the New Zealand Fire Service Superannuation Scheme, the New Zealand Police Superannuation Scheme and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Scheme. He is also a director of Whai Rawa Fund Limited. He has been on the EQC Board since June 2001.
Taari Nicholas
(retired on September 30, 2006)Taari Nicholas was appointed to the EQC Board in June 2001. He is a chartered accountant with extensive experience in funds management and investment banking. Mr Nicholas is regional director for Aegis Private Capital Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based investment bank. He is a director and audit committee chairman of Transmission Holdings Ltd. He is also a director of a number of private companies.
Jeremy Dwyer
Jeremy Dwyer, who joined the Earthquake Commission Board in June 2001, died in December. Mr Dwyer made a valuable contribution during his tenure, particularly as chair of the catastrophe response committee. Prior to being appointed to EQC’s Board Mr Dwyer had been mayor of Hastings for 15 years. He also contributed greatly to Sister Cities New Zealand and was a regional councillor for Hawke’s Bay. His extensive background in local government was new to the EQC Board and was a great asset. He brought a great deal to the Commission and his death is a very sad loss.