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New chair for Southland District Health Board

Published: Tue 10 Mar 2009 03:24 PM
Hon Tony Ryall
Minister of Health
Minister of State Services
10 March 2009
Media Release
New chair for Southland District Health Board
The Health Minister, Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Paul Menzies as the new Chair of the Southland District Health Board.
Mr Ryall said, "Paul Menzies is a current elected member of the Board, and has been a member since 2001. He brings good knowledge and awareness of the DHB and the challenges it faces, including a $10 million deficit.
"He is also committed to the regional collaboration work currently underway with the Otago DHB, and the wider South Island."
Mr Menzies has significant governance experience, having served on a number of public and private sector boards.
Mr Menzies is one of four elected DHB members who chair their boards.
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