Hon Maurice Williamson

Minister for Building and Construction
 

 
  16 September 2010   
     Media Statement       
 
  Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the appointment of Peter Jackson, Bill Irvine, Sue Ineson, John Simmis, Graham Hardie, and Alan Bickers to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board. James Fruean has also been reappointed to the Board. Mr Williamson says he is confident that the new members have the governance skills and experience required to address challenges facing the sector. "I am mindful of the Office of the Auditor-General's report and the need to enhance the Board's strategic capability. "The new members will enhance the Board's ability to rebuild confidence and lift sector performance. I expect the Board to ensure the sector is governed by a regulatory regime that is open, accountable, reasonable and fair." The Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board is a stand-alone statutory body that manages the licensing and professional development of plumbers, gasfitters, and drainlayers.. It operates under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006 administered by the Department of Building and Housing. Mr Jackson and Mr Irvine have been appointed for three year terms, and Ms Ineson, Mr Simmiss and Mr Hardie have been appointed for two year terms. Mr Bickers has been appointed for a three year term, commencing next January. Mr Fruean has also been reappointed for a two year term. Mr Williamson thanked outgoing members Michael Carmichael, Hylton Chard, Marjorie Noble and Anthony Salisbury for their contribution. Media contact: Bridie Wilkinson 04 817 6820 or 021 243 9725 





Bridie Wilkinson l Senior Private Secretary l  Office of the Hon Maurice Williamson l MP Pakuranga l Minister for Building & Construction l Minister of Customs l Minister for Land Information l Minister of Statistics  Minister for Small Business Tel + 64 4 817 6820 l F + 64 4 817 6520 l bridie.wilkinson@parliament.govt.nz l Parliament Buildings Wellington l    www.beehive.govt.nz <http://www.beehive.govt.nz/>



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