Hon Dr David Clark
Minister of Health
29 April 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT
New Auckland DHB chairs announced
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced new chairs to lead Auckland’s three District Health Boards.
The Auckland, Waitemata and Counties-Manukau DHBs have had acting chairs since December following the resignation of
Lester Levy, who had led all three boards.
“No one should underestimate the task of governance in our public health service. DHB chairs play a vital role
overseeing the delivery of health services to New Zealanders.
“These are demanding and important roles. I am more than pleased with the calibre of people that have agreed to step up
to lead the DHBs,” said Dr Clark.
The new chairs are:
• Pat Snedden, Auckland DHB (from June 1)
• Judy McGregor, Waitemata DHB (from June 10)
• Vui Mark Gosche, Counties-Manukau DHB (from May 3)
“All three incoming chairs are experienced leaders with long records of public service. I know they will provide strong
leadership and support the Government to deliver on our vision of a high quality public health service.
“I want to thank the acting chairs who have taken the reins at the three DHBs since December. Kylie Clegg at Waitemata
and Gwen Tepania-Palmer at Auckland will continue as members of their respective boards.
“Rabin Rabindran and fellow board member Mark Darrow will finish their time at Counties Manukau DHB on May 2. I thank
both for their service and contribution.
“I have also decided to appoint a Crown Monitor at Counties Manukau DHB, which is dealing with a number of complex
issues, including an urgent need for capital investment and forecast rising deficits.
“The Crown Monitor, Ken Whelan, will attend and observe all CMDHB meetings and support the Board as they continue to
address these challenges.
“Today’s announcements represent a significant refresh of the leadership of Auckland’s health services,” said David
Clark.
Biographical Information
Pat Snedden is Director of the Ports of Auckland and has previously chaired both the Auckland and Counties Manukau DHBs. He is also
currently chair of the Big ideas Charitable Trust, National Science Challenge and Manaiakalani Education Trust. He has
received the NZ Order of Merit for services to education and Māori.
Judy McGregor is head of the School of Social Sciences and Public Policy and Associate Dean Postgraduate in the Faculty of Culture
and Society at Auckland University of Technology. She is a former Human Rights Commissioner and is Patron of the
Auckland Women’s Centre.
Vui Mark Gosche is the CEO of VakaTautua, a national not-for-profit “by Pacific for Pacific” health support service provider. He is a
former MP and Minister for Corrections, Housing, Transport and Pacific Island Affairs.