Prue Miller - Chair

Prue is an experienced property and commercial lawyer who has specific expertise in the field of construction law. She advises principals, including many homeowners, contractors and subcontractors, both in respect to front-end contract negotiations and disputes.

Prue stepped up to the role of chair of the Trust at our 2021 AGM, when Simon Mortlock retired as chair. Her friendly and pragmatic approach and leadership skills are proving invaluable in this final phase of the jetty rebuild.

Louisa Eades - Secretary

Louisa is an experienced communicator having worked as an editor and writer for international publishing houses Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters for over 20 years. She has specialised knowledge in occupational health and safety and employment law. She spent 8 years working as a technical writer and manager for health-sector customers at Streamliners. Since 2022, she has been working as a technical writer and implementation advisor for WorkSafe - New Zealand’s primary health and safety regulator.

Louisa is passionate about saving the jetty on behalf of the many people, companies, and organisations who have given money and/or time for this unique project. Her garden is looking a bit straggly as a result.

NICK HARWOOD - Engineer

Nick is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with expertise in geotechnical engineering, engineering options assessment and construction management, which are highly relevant, valuable skills for the jetty project.

He is a resident of Governors Bay and a strong advocate for restoration of the jetty with community and CCC support. He is a problem solver and likes to challenge conventional ways of thinking.

Nick promised his children he will do all he can on the Board and in the community to restore the jetty so they can enjoy it to its full again.

SIMON MORTLOCK MNZM

Simon is a long-time resident of Governors Bay and a founding partner of Christchurch-based law firm Mortlock McCormack Law. He is an experienced fundraiser and is on the board of several charitable trusts. A passionate advocate for saving the jetty, Simon is able to assist with fundraising, financial strategy, and community partnering.

Sally-Ann Fitzhardinge

Sally-Ann brings professional fundraising experience to the jetty Trust. Her day job is in communications and she previously worked in sponsorship and engagement for Cholmondeley Children’s Centre.

She lives in Governors Bay with her husband and children and is on the Board of Governors Bay School.

Karen Butler

Karen has a background in industrial design. She works as a Senior Territory Manager for Medtronic.

After 3 years of living in Governors Bay, Karen had never been on the jetty until she put her hand up to help with the handrail removal. She says that when saw the view from the end of the jetty, she fell in love.

David Collins

David has an MSc from what was the Joint Centre for Environmental Science (Canterbury and Lincoln universities) and worked as a Resource Management Act hearings commissioner around the country. He has a lengthy record of local government service on Banks Peninsula, serving as Chairman of the former Mt Herbert County Council and Deputy Mayor of the Banks Peninsula District Council. He also served as Chairman of the Regional Council's Summit Road Advisory Committee for 10 years, administering the Summit Road Act.  

Nigel Miller

Nigel, a physician and geriatrician, was the chief medical officer of Canterbury DHB and then Southern DHB until his recent retirement. Nigel is well-versed in vision and strategy and has particular interest in the jetty restoration as a means of supporting psycho-social recovery in a region that has experienced many stresses since 2010.

Nigel lives in the Bay and is a founding member of the jetty Trust. After 5 years working in Dunedin, he was re-appointed to the Trust at the September 2021 AGM.