WasteMINZ Board election 2024
WasteMINZ Board members provide governance and strategic direction for WasteMINZ, monitor the organisation's performance, and protect the integrity of the organisation.
The Board consists of six WasteMINZ financial members who are elected for a term of two years. Three of the six elected Board members complete their two-year terms at alternate annual general meetings, so there are three spaces available.
Congratulations to the following Board members, who were re-elected in 2024
- Dave Bull, HAIL Environmental
- Paul Evans, Localised
- Parul Sood, Auckland Council
Dave Bull, Director, Site Contamination Specialist - HAIL Environmental
Dave has been on the WasteMINZ Board the past two years – the only site contamination specialist ever to be elected. He has been a WasteMINZ member since 2006, and a regular conference speaker with hits including the 2019 keynote 'Ban Remediation'.
Dave is a director of site contamination specialist consultancy HAIL Environmental as well as land developer Maungateitei Development and climate change adaptation charity BOEE. He is a Certified Environmental Practitioner – Site Contamination, a chartered chemist, and a member of the Institute of Directors.
Dave loves soil, hates waste, and wants WasteMINZ to lead change for the better. Towards reuse of soil, options for organics, clarity on landfill levies, quality contaminated land management, and no municipal incineration.
Paul Evans, Chair - Localised
Paul is excited to stand for election. With two years on the board and seven years as Chief Executive of WasteMINZ, Paul has helped to drive significant progress in shaping the organisation's direction and influence.
During his tenure, he played an important role in building stronger relationships with key stakeholders and expanding the organisation's reach across Aotearoa. Since stepping down as Chief Executive, Paul has worked closely with government and industry as a governance professional.
As a chartered director, Paul currently serves on several boards, bringing his expertise in environmental sustainability to the forefront. His leadership as Chair of Localised has supported community-led resource recovery initiatives, such as the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre, a flagship project that has set a benchmark for local resource recovery efforts.
Paul deeply understands the importance of strong governance, recognising that it is vital to driving positive change. He is particularly passionate about advancing the waste management, resource recovery, and contaminated land sectors in Aotearoa, recognising the critical role these areas play in building a sustainable future for the country.
His proven track record of leadership, strategic insight, and collaborative approach, which values the input of all stakeholders, positions him as a valuable candidate, committed to driving meaningful progress and making a tangible difference within WasteMINZ and beyond