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Trust Takes Time - I TAKE THE TIME!

Please re-elect Irene Durham to the Northpower Electric Power Trust. Voting papers will be posted out  28 October. I need your vote and the votes of people you know. Please feel free to pass on this link. I have a strong desire is to see Northpower and its team continue to provide safe, reliable and future proofed services and maintains a uniquely Northland focus.

Northpower belongs to you the Consumer. My role is to ensure Northpower’s value is safeguarded and its success is maintained. I am committed to monitor performance and protect and enhance the value of Northpower for the long term.

Let me continue to safeguard your interests. Northpower remains in consumer ownership. This means you continue to receive reduced costs in the form of a reduction in your power bills.

I believe - I offer

  • Independence 
  • A high standard of Governance and Trustee skills – based on years of experience in both the business, public and charitable sectors Northland and NZ wide.
  • Commercial business knowledge – practical, proven, personal business experience
  • Strategic thinker and Successful Business owner
  • Commitment to Northland – 6th Generation Northlander and successful Northland Businesswoman – NZ Businesswoman of the Year
  • Open consultation – proven commitment to listen to and act upon consumers concerns

Profile Irene Durham

Irene is well known in Northland as an experienced businesswoman, director, chairman and trustee, and has held Board positions throughout the country. Currently, she is Trustee of Northpower Electric Power Trust,  Dietitians Board,  Northhaven Hospice Endowment Trust, and Limestsone Island Endowment Trust.

Irene represented Northland in netball, and enjoys skiing, water sports and outdoor pursuits. She counts reading, travel and time with family as her other favourite leisure activities.  

73 Whangaumu Street
0173 Tutukaka / Whangarei
Phone: 021 888 379