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.
Board Members:
- Dr Belinda Ihaka (Chair)
- Kellie McGrath (Deputy Chair/layperson)
- Bice Awan (layperson)
- Chris Rewi-Wetini
- Natalie Tanner
- Heidi Barton
- Dr Michele Garrett
- Jerome Tulia