King appoints Tairawhiti DHB chair
Health Minister Annette King today announced the appointment of Ingrid Nea Collins as chair of the board of Tairawhiti
District Health Board (DHB).
Ms King said Mrs Collins has played a significant governance role at Tairawhiti DHB since serving on the transitional
board in 2000. She has been Acting Chair for the past six months, and prior to that was Deputy-Chair. “I have much
pleasure in making this appointment. Mrs Collins is a long-term resident of Tairawhiti and was elected to the board by
the community. She has been actively involved in community health services for some years and has brought a valuable
perspective on issues facing the board. “I am also pleased to be able to provide the board with stability of leadership,
and look forward to continuing to work with Tairawhiti DHB to address the population’s health needs.”