Bay of Plenty Direct Health Board Candidates
Chris KING-HAZEL Janet Louise PETERS Kevin TOHIARIKI
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representation to promote equity of
health services across all demographics
in the Bay of Plenty. I will be a strong
advocate for consistency in the levels of
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elderly and those more vulnerable in our
community. My strengths are my strong
roots within the community, my sense of
social justice, my knowledge of the health
system, and my empathy for those who
struggle to be adequately served by that
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District Council, and previously managed
its pensioner housing. I have more than
12 years’ experience with the BOPDHB (mental and public health),
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and have two adult children. I am a Registered Psychologist and policy
adviser who has worked on national health
campaigns for many years, including
the National Depression Initiative with
John Kirwan.My extensive experience
internationally and nationally in mental
health and public health means I am
passionate about improving health services
for all people - from babies to olderfolk.
As a carer for my late parents, and having
overcome health challenges myself, I’m
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the community. The Mental Health Inquiry
report shows that we need to strengthen
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promote these approaches here in the Bay of Plenty. I’m very interested
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existing Whanau Ora health care model. It’s my desire to see changes
that promote resilience, strength and wellbeing among children. They
are our future. Independent
I bring my lifetime of national and
international experience, skills and
knowledge to our community. With
three decades as an RNZAF aviator and
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make rational decisions under extreme
pressure; and manage and operate our
nation’s critical assets. I have worked
force structuring for the NZDF; run
aircraft upgrade projects with the MoD;
managed a UK-based European aerospace
company; and I am currently doing
voluntary work. Rapid district growth is clearly challenging BOP DHB
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to the Minister of Health who holds the purse strings, is as important
as accountability to our people and delivering solutions to their health
needs. Fresh new energy from a very successful background and
viewpoint is required. I have that to give to our community. I am also
standing for Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward. [email protected]
Sharon KLETCHKO
Independent
Passionate about your health and the
services you need to keep healthy, Dr
Sharon Kletchko wants to be your elected
Board Member on the BOPDHB Board.
Vote her number 1 on the STV. Why? Dr
Kletcko knows your health services! Sharon
is a Canadian-born medical practitioner
with over 36 years working in New Zealand
for New Zealanders. Sharon worked in the
NZ Public Health System as a front-line
clinician, a Kidney Dialysis, Emergency
Department and Intensive Care Director.
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Ministry of Health (early’90’s. Employed
in 1993 to be the Director Emergency Services in Tauranga, Sharon
improved acute emergency department care in both Tauranga and
Whakatane. Sharon has worked on DHB Strategic goals for the BOP,
Nelson-Marlborough and Southern DHBs. Sharon is a member of the
NZ Institute of Directors has extensive Board experience. Vote #1 for
Dr Sharon Kletchko for your health!
Derek ROSER
The DHB would be a natural home for me,
my professional career provides skills and
experience crucial for good governance of a
hospital and best value for the health dollar,
your tax dollar. Working in Pathology,
Health Service management and my own
consultancy I developed a passion for
customer service, innovation, planning,
and communication, be it beside a hospital
bed or in the boardroom. Corporate sector
executive roles provided further board
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40 years - I am one of the people and I
have been here for the people, enjoying
community organisations including
repertory, arts, football, maritime trust and coastguard. I have served
and will continue to serve the community which rallied around when
my wife required a liver transplant 28 years ago. We remain indebted
for your support. When elected I will ensure planning and delivery of
quality services to improve health outcomes for you.
Tracey LIVINGSTON
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work harder towards disease prevention.
DHB’s need research into root causes
if we are to reduce our disease rates.
We must provide healthy alternatives
to pharmaceutical drugs to reduce drug
reactions. Our society is demanding more
natural medicines, such as Vitamin C
therapy, in hospitals. We need more doctors
who understand integrative medicine.
Families are demanding alternatives to vaccines and antibiotics for
tamariki health care. I support families with vaccine injured children or
those who refuse vaccination altogether. Our precious drinking water
must be free from toxic contamination such as 1080 aerial poisoning,
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health. My degree in Osteopathy provides the board with a fresh vision
for families working towards health and healing instead of just disease
management. More information: www.stop366.wordpress.com
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Malcolm WHITAKER
Kia ora my name is Malcolm Whitaker.
I have been practising complementary
medicine since 1981. Self-employed
Naturopath Osteo-Therapist. Believing
in holistic medicine to health. We need
to focus on prevention programs. Why.
To address issues such as obesity,
diabetes, heart problems and bowel
dysfunctions. We have more overweight,
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accountability from those present
health programs. “People need to take
responsibility for most of their own
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a Regional Councillor 9 years on the
Eastern Bay Road Safety Committee. 3 as Chairman. 10 years on
the Whakatane Kiwi Trust. 5 years as Chairman. 3 years on Eastern
Conservation Board. Several years on the Ballance Farm Awards and
Animal Health Board. We need future generations to be healthy. I will
work towards this. Your vote will not be wasted
Teresa SAGE
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surgery, emergency medicine, orthopaedics
and latterly as a specialist nurse in
haematology and oncology. I retrained to
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private practice. I specialise in counselling
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adolescents. My nursing experience has
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health systems. I am currently the deputy
chairperson for Omokoroa Community
Board. With this breath of experience on
physical and mental healthcare provision as
well as governance I would be someone on
the board who would be able to address local provision of healthcare
for those with mental health and the Youth who are at risk. These are
strategic areas of importance for the government who will want to see
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and equity in healthcare. Teresa is also standing for the Omokoroa
Community Board. Peter WHITE
Ron SCOTT Clare WILSON
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DHB Deputy Chair, Chair of Audit,
Finance, Risk Management Committee.
We need stable, strong governance
experience for ongoing development of
health services in our rapidly changing
region. The current Chair and CEO both
retire later this year so the institutional
knowledge and experience that I bring as
Deputy Chair will be vital when appointing
a new CEO -a key decision of the new
Board. We also need: Closer linkages with
other agencies especially in mental health
services; Better access to after-hours services; To encourage older
people to stay active at home with appropriate home-care services and
to provide respectful care if health deteriorates; Safe workplaces for our
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When we care for our health professionals we care for our patients.
About me: Experience Director (Chair SILC, AA-BoP District Council,
Stellaris Ltd). I teach Governance and Strategic Planning. In standing for the DHB I believe I have
the holistic perspective and experience
needed to represent the providers and
consumers of the Health Services in the
BOP. I have worked in both hospital-
and community-based health sectors
as a registered nurse over 30 years, and
now specialising in mental health of
young people in the education sector.
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BA, Diploma of Nursing, and I am a
Justice of the Peace. I am an educator,
caregiver and a trusted professional
who achieves results. My recent focus
has been our young people - our future.
Having one foot in education and the other in health gives me a unique
perspective on today’s issues and opportunities. I know the needs of our
community, from child and adolescent health through to aged care. I
will proudly represent Bay of Plenty residents, health professionals and
providers with integrity and acumen.
Independent
The health care for our community is
my number one priority. As our region
has grown the waiting times for elective
surgery have also grown. For our retired
population this is now a serious issue.
Communication is my forte as a journalist
and communication must be improved
between the DHB and patients. Elderly
people having surgery cancelled is not
what should be happening. I grew up in
Tauranga and live and work there today.
I spent summer holidays during my
university years working at Tauranga
Hospital’s XRay department. My late mother Jean White served two
terms on the BOP District Health Board and I will proudly continue
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District Health Board should be the best at looking after our patients’
needs in New Zealand. I will do everything in my power to make that
happen.