Chris KING-HAZEL
I want to ensure there is suffi cient
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 service provided
to all, especially Māori, 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
system. I currently work for Whakatāne District Council, and
previously managed its pensioner housing. I have more than 12
years’ experience with the BOPDHB (mental and public health),
CYFS, and Ngāti Awa Social Health Services. I was born and
raised in Whakatāne. I’m married to Thomas (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti
Awa, Tūhoe) and have two adult children.
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. She was
the Chief Medical Offi cer for the 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!
Tracy LIVINGSTON
STOP Trashing Our Planet.
“Medicine is obsessed with fi nding a cure
without fi rst fi nding the cause” Disease
seems to be our “new normal”. We must
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,
fl uoridation and other environmental toxins to protect community
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
“Ko te aronga matua a te Tari o Nga Rata, ko te kimi rongoa
auraki i mua tonu i te rapu i te pūtake o te raru.”
Nā tēnei whakapae, me kaha te rangahau i te pūtake o ngā raru
o te māuiuitanga, kātahi ki te taha rongoā.
Me tāpiri ngā rongoā kīnakinaki ki roto tonu i ngā hōhipera kia
mahi ngātahi ki ngā rongoā auraki.
Kia whakamutua hoki i ngā rongoā āraimate auraki me ngā
rongoā paturopi. Kei te tautoko ahau i ngā whānau ka whakahē i
ngā rongoā āraimate auraki.
Me whakahē te DHB i te tuku i te 1080 me te tuku i te
pūkōwhai, he kino nō ēnei paitini ki ngā wai ka whakamahia e
tātou.
Na tōku tohu rata he māramatanga āku ki te whakawhāni i te
tirohanga a te DHB mō te taha waiora/hauora: kaua rawa ki ngā
rongoā auraki me ngā māuiuitanga anake.
Janet Louise PETERS
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 passionate about “people centred” care in the
community. The Mental Health Inquiry report shows that we need
to strengthen mental health/addiction, primary care and services
for Maori and Pasifi ka communities. I’d support services that
promote these approaches here in the Bay of Plenty. I’m very
interested in pursuing improvements to child trauma services
that could fi t the 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. 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 governance, with budgets becoming diffi cult to
balance. Accountability 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]
Derek ROSER Malcolm WHITAKER
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 and fi nancial experience. Living here for
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.
Teresa SAGE
I am a qualifi ed nurse with experience in the
fi elds of care of the elderly, medicine, surgery,
emergency medicine, orthopaedics and
latterly as a specialist nurse in haematology
and oncology. I retrained to become a
qualifi ed counsellor with my own private
practice. I specialise in counselling of victims
of sexual abuse and children/adolescents. My nursing experience
has been in three diff erent continents and 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 a good return on their investment in terms
of eff ectiveness, effi ciency and equity in healthcare. Teresa is also
standing for the Omokoroa Community Board.
Ron SCOTT
Independent
JP CMInstD
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 3000 staff and other health professionals with appropriate
resourcing. 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.
Kevin TOHIARIKI
Independent
I bring my lifetime of national and
international experience, skills and knowledge
to our community. With three decades as an
RNZAF aviator and senior offi cer, I bring
the stuff needed to lead people in diffi cult
situations; make rational decisions under
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, unfi t, unhealthy people. I see no real
accountability from those present health programs. “People need
to take responsibility for most of their own health.” Governance.
Twelve years as 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.
Peter WHITE
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 the fi ne work she did. For me it comes down to a simple
goal - BOP 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.
Clare WILSON
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. My qualifi cations include:
MSc(EDIN), 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.