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EBoP Trustees

Linda Hudson, Whakatane

Trustee since 2007.

My background is as a Dance Teacher and I hold the Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Diploma with Distinction  (London).  For 20 years I was Company Director and principal teacher at the Whakatane Dance Centre Ltd.  I was involved in Local Government for 6 years as Chair of the Ohope Community Board, an Executive Committee Member of the NZ Community Boards Executive Committee and as a Whakatane District Councillor.  I have two adult sons and I have lived in the Bay of Plenty for 30 years, and currently reside in Ohope.

You can contact me directly on 07 312 5443 or email: lindamaria@xtra.co.nz



Anne Simpson, Whakatane

Trustee since 2006.
 
I am a Radiographer / Mammographer working in the Private Sector and for the National Breast Screening Programme. I also work as a Trustee Advisor  with School Boards of Trustees.
 
Although originally from the UK I have lived in the Bay of Plenty for 15 years and  I am New Zealand Citizen. I have two sons, both graduated, one in music and the other in theatre.

You can contact me directly on 07 307 1255 or email: threecat@clear.net.nz


Fred Cookson, Opotiki

Trustee since 2007.

I am a Chartered Accountant with an office in Opotiki.  I have a varied interest in Community matters.  Married to Alison, we have five children.

You can contact me directly on 07 315 7034 or email: fred@cooksonforbes.co.nz