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The Authority

The CAA is governed by a board of community and aviation industry representatives whose focus is strategic direction, accountability and performance. The five members of the Authority are appointed in accordance with section 28(1) of the Crown Entities Act 2004.
On 10 June 2010, the Minister of Transport Hon Steven Joyce, announced the appointment of Peter Griffiths, Deputy Chairman, and Anita Mazzoleni and John Bartlett as members of the Authority.  Their appointments take effect from 25 June 2010.

Title	Name	Background
Chairman	Rick Bettle	Rick Bettle is a Professional Director and Accredited Fellow of the Institute of Directors who has worked in both the public and private sectors. He has previously chaired several organisations and companies, including the New Zealand TAB, the Racing Industry Board, the New Zealand Lamb Company, Capital Coast Health, Southland DHB, West Coast DHB, and Wrightson Finance. From 1995 to 1998 he headed the law firm of Kensington Swann. He has lectured in New Zealand and overseas on a range of topics associated with good governance and finance. His current positions include Chairman of the Aviation Tourism and Travel Training Organisation Ltd (ATTTO), and Powerco and Directorships of Goodman NZ, Revera, and Retirement Villages Group NZ Ltd.
Deputy Chairman	Peter Griffiths	To be advised
	Susan Hughes, QC	Susan Hughes has been a partner in Govett, Quillam, Barristers and Solicitors, since 1987.  She was a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Council from 1988 until 1991, Chairperson of the Care and Protection Resource panel from 1990 to 1993, and Chairperson of the Criminal Legal Aid Sub-Committee until 1998. She is a Fellow of the Arbitrator and Mediators Institute.
	Anita Mazzoleni	Anita Mazzoleni is an independent corporate finance adviser and company director. She has had a commercial career in industry and finance, particularly the evaluation and funding of infrastructure. She has previously held senior positions in the public and private sector, including as General Counsel of Contact Energy Ltd and Director of Industrial Research Ltd. She is currently a Commissioner of the Commerce Commission, primarily working in the area of telecommunications regulation and competition enforcement, and an independent director of companies owned by Ngati Whatua o Orakei. No Tamaki Makaurau ahau. Ko Adriatic raua ko Waitemata tooku moana. Ko Kras raua ko Rangitoto tooku maunga. Ko Ngati Pakeha tooku iwi. Tena koutou e nga whanau o Kaiwhakamaru Rererangi korua ko Te Mana Rererangi Tuumatanui o Aotearoa. Heoi ano e koa ana taaku ngakau ki waenganui i a koutou.
	John Bartlett	John has strong aviation industry experience spanning 45 years, particularly in the area of strategy and development. Recently retired as CEO and Director of Pacific Blue Airlines, his aviation career includes 30 years as a pilot, flight examiner and flight safety expert. He has held senior executive positions in Ansett New Zealand, Virgin Group and the Civil Aviation Authority. He is currently Chief Executive of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Southern Opera.

Executive Assistant

Margaret Ninness

Tel: 04 560 9405