"Longstanding Heritage New Zealand Chief Executive, Bruce Chapman stepped down from the role on Friday (19 February) with acknowledgement of the achievements made over nearly ten years.

Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Wyatt Creech, commenting on behalf of the organisation’s Board and Māori Heritage Council members who worked with Bruce over this time, has acknowledged the achievements made, and the development of Heritage New Zealand into the organisation it is now."

"Sue Powell has been appointed as acting Chief Executive for a period of four months (commencing 29 February)."

The Media Release is as follows: 

 

 

 

22 February 2016

 

Chief Executive farewelled

Longstanding Heritage New Zealand Chief Executive, Bruce Chapman stepped down from the role on Friday (19 February) with acknowledgement of the achievements made over nearly ten years.

Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Wyatt Creech, commenting on behalf of the organisation’s Board and Māori Heritage Council members who worked with Bruce over this time, has acknowledged the achievements made, and the development of Heritage New Zealand into the organisation it is now.

“The past decade has seen significant change with implementation of recommendations from a major organisational review, the transition to Crown entity, implementation of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014, completion of a significant programme of maintenance and development of the properties cared for by the organisation, and many other achievements; all at a time when New Zealanders’ views of heritage were challenged by the Canterbury earthquakes and new issues facing owners of heritage places that arose from this.”

Sue Powell has been appointed as acting Chief Executive for a period of four months (commencing 29 February).

“Sue will use her experience in regulatory and cultural sector environments to lead Heritage New Zealand, ensuring it continues to meet its regulatory functions and its wider work programme and commitments while the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive is undertaken,” said Mr Creech.

“With the last 16 years in executive roles in central and local government, Sue’s background includes environmental management, with the Resource Management Act an area of particular knowledge. Her experience in administration, change and oversight, and direct involvement in the cultural sector with the National Library of New Zealand and Archives New Zealand will provide a deeper level of insight into this unique organisation.”

Sue is a Consulting Partner with Tregaskis Brown Ltd working on strategy, governance and reviews for a range of clients. A former Deputy Chief Executive of the Information and Knowledge Services with the Department of Internal Affairs, and Deputy Secretary Programmes at the Ministry for the Environment, her early career in local government saw her working in a range of councils in land and water management, planning, and policy.

 

Contact:

Shelley Fry

Communications and Marketing Manager
Heritage New Zealand
(m) 021 859 124