“It is positive for our community to have Yvette join the trust. She has strong skills and over a decade of experience in the energy sector, which will support us as we maintain our focus on how TLC delivers for our community.
“Her background in the energy sector will benefit the successful approach we are taking to promote and encourage an efficient and reliable electricity distribution system throughout the district.”
Erin Wirihana of Te Kūiti was the unsuccessful candidate.
Oliver said Wirihana’s contribution to the trust over her six years as a trustee and as chair was instrumental in bringing a stronger community focus and connection to the trust’s work of providing oversight of The Lines Company.
“In the 2019 letter of expectation to TLC, Erin as chair set out WESCT’s clear expectations around four areas of focus: Kaitiakitanga (Custodianship), Te Hapori (Community), Ngā Whakatutukitanga (Performance), Ō mātou tāngata (People).
“Her leadership in these areas encouraged others in our community to get involved in WESCT to deliver for our community.
“Looking back over her time as a trustee and as chair, she can be proud of the way WESCT and TLC live up to how we deliver on these expectations today. She brought a lot to the culture of the WESCT and TLC, and we wish Erin well with her future endeavours.”
Oliver thanked beneficial customers for voting in the WESCT trustee election.
“The role is an important one as we look after our community’s 100 per cent interest in The Lines Company.”
He extends an invitation to beneficial customers to attend the Annual Meeting of WESCT Beneficial Customers on October 17 at 6pm, Tuatara Room, Ōtorohanga Kiwi House, where the board looks forward to meeting with them and reporting on the trust’s progress.
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