About Us
The Minister of Health appoints the Board members and nominations are called from a variety of sources from both within and outside the podiatry profession.
When nominations are received the Minister appoints the successful member for a term of generally two or three years. Appointees are able to be re-appointed with legislation allowing up to nine consecutive years on the Board. The Board consists of 8 members, 6 registered podiatrists and 2 laypersons.
The current board members are :
Registered Podiatrists:
- Dr Belinda Ihaka (Chair)
- Erin Beeler (Deputy Chair)
- Chris Rewi-Wetini
- Natalie Tanner
- Heidi Barton
- Michele Garrett
Laypersons:
- Kellie McGrath
- Bice Awan
Board Meetings for 2025
- 20 – 21 February
- 22 – 23 May
- 21 August
- 13 – 14 November