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The council welcomes comments and suggestions from the membership at large. If you have an issue the society should address please write to one of the council members. The council meets monthly via teleconference. Agenda submissions may be made by [Enable JavaScript to view protected content].
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For further information, read the NZMSS Rules (PDF, 267.85 kB).
2025/26 NZMSS Council
Council Officers
Dr. Pete Wilson – President
SLR Consulting | [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]
Dr. Jen Hillman – Secretary
University of Auckland | [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]
Dr. Rob Major – Treasurer
Cawthron Institute
Dr. Ulla von Ammon – Treasurer
Cawthron Institute
Dr. Anna Madarasz-Smith – Immediate Past President
Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP)
Council Members
Dr. Hilke Giles
Pisces Consulting
Associate Professor Armagan Sabetian
Auckland University of Technology
Dr. Sam Thomas
Otago Regional Council
Kathy Walls
Ministry for Primary Industries
Oonagh Daly
Environment Canterbury
Laura Fayerman
Salt Labs
Dr. Hazel Needham
University of Waikato
Student Representatives
Brandy Biggar – Monthly Update
University of Auckland
Alexandre Che – Social Media, Website Coordinator
AUT | Cawthron Institute
Brooke Ellis-Smith – Membership Secretary, Listserv Coordinator
University of Waikato | [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]
Tara Lepine – Website & Listserv Coordinator
University of Auckland
Michele Rogalin Henderson – Social Media
University of Auckland
Grady Petersen – Website Coordinator
University of Victoria Wellington