Waikato Conservation Board members

Flora Bartholomew of Te Kuiti

Appointment Term: 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2025

Flora is a self-employed dairy farmer and holds a Certificate in Biology, a Bachelor in
Horticultural Science and a Diploma in Business Management. She has three QEII blocks on her property and is a member of the New Zealand Farm Forestry and Federated Farmers. Flora also holds a Certificate in Sustainable Nutrient Management in NZ Agriculture.

Alexia Becroft of Taupiri

Appointment term: 1 November 2024 to 30 June 2026

Alexia is a self-employed dairy farmer with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Environmental Science and Biology. She holds a Certificate in Sustainable Nutrient Management and has participated in FoodHQ’s Strategic Thinking for Agrifood Management Programme. Alexia is deeply committed to supporting the primary sector in making meaningful change towards a sustainable future.

Robin (Rob) Chappell of Coromandel (Chairperson)

Appointment term: 7 July 2020 to 30 June 2026

Robin brings strong nature conservation, marine science, and governance skills to the Board. He is a former DOC employee and spent five years working on the Chatham Islands. Mr Chappell provides good support to the Board Chair in the governance space. He also has a good understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Dr Shelley Langton-Myers of Pokeno

Appointment term: 2 July 2021 to 30 June 2025

Shelley is an Ecologist, Entomologist, and Lecturer for the EcoQuest Centre for Indigeneity, Ecology and Creativity. She brings a conservation science background to the Board, and is well versed in conservation issues, policy, and eco-tourism.

Nagarajah Manoharan of Hamilton

Appointment term: 01 November 2024 to 30 June 2027

Nagarajah is an experienced manager, with 30 years of estimating work, 20 years on the MSD Benefits Review Board, and 7 years of face-to-face research monitoring. He is also the past Chairperson of Southeast Kirikiriroa Community Association, past President of the Waikato Ethnic Council. Nagarajah is currently the Waikato Supervisor for the National Research Bureau, and the President of the United Nations Association of New Zealand (Waikato branch).

Charlotte Muggeridge of Hamilton (Deputy Chairperson)

Appointment term: 2 July 2021 to 30 June 2027

Charlotte is a resource management lawyer. She has extensive experience in environmental issues having sat on a number of environmental and community boards at local, regional, and international levels. Charlotte regularly presents on environmental issues both locally and inationally.
Charlotte is the co-author of New Zealand’s first legal textbook on Subdivisions (Subdivisions Law and Practice, LexisNexis, 2024). She was awarded the Property Council Central Region Judge’s Choice award in 2022 for her contribution to the industry.

Dr Aroon Parshotam of Hamilton

Appointment term: 1 November 2024 to 30 June 2027

Aroon has over 25 years of experience in environmental Science, Environmental management and economics. Aroon also participates in various science management groups including being on the editorial board of Frontiers of Environmental Economics in Ecological Economics.

Dr David Pattermore of Morrinsville

Appointment term: 1 November 2024 to 30 June 2027

David as a senior scientist and lecturer brings extensive experience in conservation biology, ecosystem science, ecology, pollination biology, horticultural & agricultural land management, community group management, conservation advocacy, partnerships with iwi/hapū and resource management law.

Gaylene Roberts of Hamilton

Appointment term: 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2025

Gaylene (Waikato, Raukawa, Maniapoto) was nominated by the head of the Kahui Ariki, the
Māori Sovereign. She serves on the Board as part of the Waikato Raupatu Lands Settlement 1995. Gaylene brings extensive governance experience, currently a Board member of the Raukawa Settlement Trust. She has also been involved in committees associated with the Waikato District Health Board, Iwi Consultative and Mana Whenua.