Phytos would like to welcome both Robert Henare (Ngāti Hine) and Hazel Honor to the Board as new members. Robert was nominated by Nga Pou a Tane for the Phytos Board seat allocated to ‘Maori economic interests’. Robert holds a number of roles involving exporting, timber and trade. Hazel represents ‘forest owners who export’ and is currently Manager, Operations & Investment Analytics at New Forests.

The Phytos Board has a full contingent as Robert and Hazel join Independent Chair (Don Hammond), Forest Owners Association representative (Brendan Gould) and three log exporter representatives (John Gardner (PFP), Mark Procter (TPT) and Kerry Ellem (AVA).

As demonstrated at the most recent AGM, Phytos has a clear strategy, mandate and prioritised work plan to enhance market access through world leading phytosanitary solutions. The Board's combined technical knowledge and experience in forestry’s export supply chain and phytosanitary interface will have a positive impact on the organization's ability to achieve its objectives.