New environment commissioners appointed

The appointment of four new environment commissioners and two new deputy commissioners was announced today by Associate Justice Minister Margaret Wilson.

The new commissioners are Ross Dunlop of Auckland, Robert Priest and Sheila Watson, both of Hamilton, and Kevin Prime of Kawakawa.

The new deputy commissioners are Owen Borlase of Dunedin and Bruce Gollop of Whangarei.

They replace outgoing members.

Commissioners preside in the Environment Court, which considers applications and appeals under the Resource Management Act.

- NZPA