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: Colin Bright, Peter Buckton, Pam Dallow, Megan Lithgow, Nikki Porteous, Robert van Heiningen, Carl Weaver, Mandy Weaver
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.
Jill Hetherington (2025), 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
Minutes from previous years (and intervening meetings) can be found in the Kirra Member area)
AGM 2025
AGM 2024
MEETING DATES 2025
Latest minutes from Executive meetings held throughout the year are also available for members in the KIRRA Members area.
SATURDAY 22nd February 10am AGM, Mansion House DOC reserve
WEDNESDAY 6th April 5.30pm, Auckland
SATURDAY 28th June 9.30am, Kawau Island
WEDNESDAY 27 August 5.30pm, Auckland
SATURDAY 18th October 9.30am, Kawau Island
SATURDAY 13th December 9.30am, Final meeting and Xmas lunch, Kawau Island
Note that a Special General Meeting (Rules 2004) may be called at any time with 14 days notice.
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