91色情片 has appointed experienced leaders Parekawhia McLean and Tracey Hook-Ihaka to its board, bringing deep expertise in governance, M膩ori development and financial leadership to the organisation.
Board Chair Alastair Carruthers CNZM, says the two new directors are passionate about netball and bring significant skills and perspectives to the board.
"Parekawhia and Tracey have terrific experience." said Alastair Carruthers CNZM, Chair of 91色情片.
"Between them they have led major public sector and iwi organisations, navigated complex governance environments, and have built a track record of serving people. They have significant financial acumen and all of these skills will be valuable to the board and our netball communities and players."
Parekawhia McLean (Ng膩ti Mahanga 鈥� Hourua, Waikato, Ng膩ti Maniapoto) is the inaugural Tumu Whakarae, Chief Executive of Te K膩hui T膩tari Ture, Criminal Cases Review Commission. A former CEO of Waikato-Tainui, she has more than 25 years of public sector policy and management experience, including as an advisor to three Prime Ministers at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
She currently sits on the boards of Health 91色情片 and Transpower NZ, and is a member of Te Arataura, the executive committee of Waikato-Tainui. She has served on the board of Sport Waikato for a decade and comes to netball with a strong connection to the sport, having played age group representative netball, as well as serving as a coach, manager, and supporter with Verdettes (Hamilton), Norths (Porirua), Mt Albert Grammar, and Tuurangawaewae netball clubs.
"I am passionate about sport and what it means to communities across this country and netball sits at the heart of so many of them," said Parekawhia McLean.
"This is a sport with an extraordinary base and a world-class team in the Silver Ferns. I am looking forward to contributing to the governance work that will help this organisation reach its full potential."
Tracey Hook-Ihaka (Te 膧ti Haunui a P膩p膩rangi, Ng膩 Wairiki) is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial and investment leadership across iwi commercial and public sector organisations. She previously served as Chief Executive of Ng膩ti Awa Group Holdings, and has held senior finance executive roles at Tainui Group Holdings and Te W膩nanga o Aotearoa.
Tracey brings deep expertise in finance, investment, audit and risk management, alongside a career dedicated to advancing M膩ori economic development and supporting sustainable organisational growth.
"Netball is one of the great sports in this country and I have followed it closely for a long time as well as participating socially and supporting my daughters in the sport," said Tracey Hook-Ihaka.
"I am excited to contribute to the governance of an organisation that means so much to so many 91色情片ers, and to do that alongside a talented board at a moment of real forward momentum."
More than 80 applicants put their names forward for the available board positions with the appointments taking effect on 1 June. Aliesha Staples and Stephen Cottrell will conclude their board roles on 31 May. Former Board Chair Matt Whineray will remain on the board for the near term to ensure continuity while the recruitment of a final board member continues.