How is HEA Governed & managed?

• HEA reports to the Minister for Primary Industries
• HEA governance is provided by a 5-member board comprising three industry nominated representatives and two government appointees:
  • Stephanie Honey (Government appointee since March 2020, Chair since 1 October 2023)
  • Lesley Wilson (Horticulture New Zealand nominee since November 2018)
  • Craig Hall (Exporter nominee since January 2022)
  • Duane Wells (Horticulture New Zealand nominee since January 2022)
  • Amy Tocker (Government appointee since 1 October 2023)

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Staff –

• Simon Hegarty (appointed CEO in August 2005)
• Barbara Maré (Administrator & Industry Advisor part-time role)

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While the HEA reports to the Minister of Agriculture, the HEA is funded 100% by its industry sector participants via:

• Statutory levies on Recognised Product Groups.
• Fees on licence holders (application fees and annual monitoring & compliance fees).