Board changes
Teresa Poli
Smart Waikato has added two new trustees to its board – Neil Harray and Teresa Poli.
Poli, who has a Master of Engineering from Waikato University, has worked across the construction and infrastructure sectors in Australia and New Zealand. She advocates for greater Māori and wāhine representation in the industry.
Harray has been Te Aroha College principal since 2023 and brings over a decade of leadership experience in secondary education. He is also active in governance, holding roles with Waihi Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Thames Valley Rugby and local government.
Neil Harray
Collins starts at firm
Liam Collins
Liam Collins has joined Cambridge law firm Douglas Lawyers focussing on employment law. Under the guidance of Jo Douglas, Liam’s primary focus will be providing advice and representation to both employers and employees on employment-related matters. He hopes to expand the practice in employment law, developing related regulatory areas including health and safety advice and representation.
Mayes joins council
Katie Mayes
Strategic expert Katie Mayes has joined Waipā District Council as executive director charged with kick starting the failed Cambridge Connections project. Mayes was NZTA’s national manager System Planning and Investment until recently. Cambridge Connections aims to create an integrated and sustainable transport network to support the fast-growing town over the next 30 years
