Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has confirmed four new appointments to the Game Animal Council, including a new Chair.<\/p>\n
Matthew (Matt) Clarke has been appointed Chair for a two-year term from 1 July 2026. He is a current Council member and has extensive governance and leadership experience, as well as a strong background in hunting and the outdoor sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr Clarke has already made a valuable contribution to the Council and brings strong governance capability, sector knowledge, and continuity to the role,\u201d Mr Meager says.<\/p>\n
Hon Paula Bennett, Emeritus Professor Bruce McKenzie, and Jim Goodall have been appointed as members, alongside the reappointment of Callum Sheridan. All member appointments are for three-year terms beginning 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs Bennett brings significant governance and public sector leadership experience, including as a former Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and current Chair of Pharmac. She has a strong understanding of statutory decision-making and stakeholder engagement,\u201d Mr Meager says.<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessor McKenzie has deep expertise in conservation science and land management, alongside governance experience and a practical understanding of hunting and ecological systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr Goodall offers strong commercial and governance experience from the primary production and wild game sectors, with a solid understanding of supply chains and the realities of hunting and harvesting.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr Sheridan\u2019s reappointment provides valuable continuity, alongside his practical hunting sector knowledge leadership within the New Zealand Deerstalkers\u2019 Association.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Game Animal Council provides advice to the Minister and works with the Department of Conservation, hunters, and landowners to support safe, sustainable hunting and improve hunting opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d also like to acknowledge the significant contribution of outgoing Chair Grant Dodson, along with outgoing members John Cook and Andrew Simpson. I thank them both for their service and commitment and wish them well for the future,\u201d Mr Meager says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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