Two new members have been appointed to the board of Maritime New Zealand, with three current members reappointed to continue guiding the maritime safety authority.
Associate Transport Minister James Meager announced the appointments, confirming Kevin Short and Vivienne Bull will join the board, alongside the reappointment of Dame Jo Brosnahan, Danny Tuato’o, and Parke Pittar. Brosnahan will continue as chair and Short will be deputy chair.
The appointments aim to strengthen the board’s leadership and ensure a continued focus on safety, security, and maritime response.
“Mr Short has extensive leadership, security, and response experience, from a long and distinguished career in the Defence Force.
“Ms Bull brings valuable expertise to the board from serving over 10 years as an executive at Napier Port, where her responsibilities included health and safety, industrial relations and community engagement. She also has wider public sector experience,” Meager says.
He acknowledged the importance of Maritime NZ’s role in the country’s maritime sector.
“Maritime NZ has an important role in ensuring the safety and security of our maritime sector, along with our search and rescue responsibilities. I am very grateful that Dame Jo, Danny, and Parke have agreed to continue in their roles.
“I am confident that these new appointments will ensure that we continue to have an excellent range of skills and experience to continue the strong governance and leadership of Maritime NZ.”
Meager also thanked outgoing members Roy Weaver and Ross Wilson for their service.
