KIRRA Executive Committee

The KIRRA Executive Committee is made up of members of the community who act, advise and advocate on behalf of the Kawau Island Community. Current members and honorary life members include:

  • Chairperson: Michael Wheatcroft

  • Secretary: Currently vacant - expressions of interest invited

  • Treasurer: Sally Ostick

  • SRRA Liaison: Sally Ostick 

  • Kookaburra Editor: Jackie Shaw

  • Legal Advisory: Colin Bright

  • Members: Kate Wheatcroft, Colin Bright, Peter Buckton, Sue-Ellen Craig, Pam Dallow, Carl Weaver, Mandy Weaver, Robert Van Heiningen, Megan Lithgow

    Please send all correspondence to: secretary@kirra.org.nz

HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS

Honorary membership is awarded to members of the community for outstanding contribution to KIRRA and the Kawau Community.

Colin Bright (2022), Gael Archer (2021), Michael Marris (2020), Lyn Hume (2019), Lin Pardey (2018)

Sub committees

In 2024 the following sub committees will be proposed at the AGM and we will be seeking interest from the community to join! If you have any expertise or interest in the following areas please complete the nomination form below. You don’t have to be on the Exec to be on a sub committee.

  • Tiaki o Kawau (Michael) - Protecting, enhancing and restoring the natural environment and biodiversity of Kawau Island (ie, native tree regeneration)

  • Communications (Kate and Jackie) - Sharing stories and information of interest and importance to our history, culture and community (ie, Kookaburra, Social Media, Community email updates and this website)

  • Community Advocacy (Carpark - Sue-Ellen Craig) - Representing the interests of the Kawau Island community (ie, Auckland Council, Rodney Local Board, legal and regulatory matters impacting the community)

  • Social and fundraising - Organising some fun events and helping to raise funds through advertising to support our ongoing work for the community

  • Community Initiatives (Robert) - Organising things like the inorganic rubbish collection and other initiatives that support life on the Island

  • Constitution and Vision - Reviewing our constitution to align with new legislation and refreshing our Vision for the Island

Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting Minutes

AGM 2024

AGM 2023

MEETING DATES 2024

Latest minutes from Executive meetings held throughout the year are also available for members in the KIRRA Members area.

  • SUNDAY 28th January 12pm AGM, Mansion House DOC reserve

  • WEDNESDAY 21st February 5.30pm, Auckland

  • SATURDAY 20th April 9.30am, Kawau Island

  • WEDNESDAY 19th June 5.30pm, Auckland

  • SATURDAY 17th August 9.30am, Kawau Island

  • WEDNESDAY 16th October 5.30pm Auckland

  • SATURDAY 14th December 9.30am, Final meeting and Xmas lunch, Kawau Island

Express your interest in a sub committee

Nomination for KIRRA executive committee

Each year, at the AGM, members of the community are invited nominate themselves or others to be involved with KIRRA executive committee. Nominee’s will be presented, discussed and seconded by a member of the current KIRRA Executive at the AGM.

If you have an area of expertise (ie, legal, communications, administration, advertising, local government, digital/technical) and would like to be involved in another way, please contact the secretary@kirra.org.nz