Committee Members 2023-24
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Andrea Graves
Chairperson, Spokesperson
I’ve lived in Riverlea since 2005 and have been involved with the society since its inception since 2007. I have biology degrees and work as a science journalist. I love Hammond Park and walk in it often, and assist with planting and pest control activities.
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Terry McDonald
Secretary
I have had a long term interest and appreciation of the outdoors, bush and nature and have lived in Riverlea since 1996. I am now retired from a civil engineering, surveying, land management and facilities management career, have more time to assist in the care and enhancement of Hammond Park and joined the Committee in August 2019.
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Jane Landman
Treasurer
I have lived in Riverlea since 2002. I was involved with HEIRS (forerunner of RESI). I have worked at Waimarie: Hamilton East Community House since 2001 and am passionate about sustainability and the environment. The progress of Hammond Park since I moved here is awesome.
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Allan Pearson
A Riverlea resident since 1989, and have served on the RESI Committee for over 10 years. I am a retired agricultural scientist with particular interests in the ecology and local history of Riverlea.
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Tim Cavanagh
I am a retired civil engineer and have lived in Riverlea since 1974. I was involved in the construction of the Hammond Park boardwalk and in its maintenance up until 2004.
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Paiula Smith
I am new to the RESI Committee in 2023 but previously worked as the Conservation Coordinator. My background is in horticulture and gully restoration. I have been restoring part of the Magakotukutuku gully for 12 years.
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Chris Eames
Ruth and I have lived in Riverlea since 2017. I work at the University of Waikato, teaching the next cohort of teachers about the environment and sustainability. I have been involved in ecological restoration for many years, including restoring the gully on our Riverlea property with Ruth.