Warwick Isaacs, Rob Gilmore and Pat Dougherty have been appointed to the board of the Transport Agency. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Three new people have been appointed to the board of the Transport Agency.
The former chairperson of Waka Kotahi, Paul Reynolds, and board member Patrick Reynolds resigned last year and Victoria Carter is also leaving.
They are being replaced by Warwick Isaacs, Rob Gilmore and Pat Dougherty.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the incoming members have strong links to local government and understand the transport needs of local communities.
David Smol, who has served as a board member since February 2019, has been reappointed for a further 18 months.
Brown said the government is focused on economic growth and productivity, improving road maintenance and delivering a new generation of Roads of National Significance.
He said the new board appointments will bring a wealth of delivery experience with backgrounds in engineering, construction, and infrastructure delivery.
"Warwick Isaacs is from Canterbury and brings significant construction delivery experience having been the Director of the Christchurch Development Unit at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority.
"Rob Gilmore is from Kerikeri and has over 40 years' experience in road transport, working around the globe including at Downer in New Zealand.
"Pat Dougherty is from Nelson and has significant experience across rail, roading, water and local government."
He said the board was important in delivering on the government's priorities to enable Kiwis and freight get to where they wanted to go, quickly and safely.
