National Governance.

RMLA’s national governance structure provides the leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the Association. The National Committee is responsible for managing RMLA’s affairs in accordance with the Constitution, with a focus on representing members across the country, supporting the Association’s purposes, and ensuring sound, effective governance.

Annual elections give members the opportunity to nominate for a role on RMLA’s National Committee and help shape the future direction of the Association. In line with the Constitution, nominations are called at least six weeks before the AGM, must be seconded by another member, and must be received no later than three weeks before the AGM. If more nominations are received than there are vacancies, an election will be held. Please contact us for more information.

  • Lauren Wallace (Taranaki)

    PRESIDENT

    Phone: 0274 561 122

    Portfolios:
    Legislative, Strategic Relations, Courts, Roadshows

    Govett Quilliam
    Private Bag 2013
    New Plymouth

  • Kate Stubbing (Bay of Plenty)

    SECRETARY

    Phone: 021 1639 130

    Portfolios:
    Awards & Scholarships, Regional Development & Co-operation, Legislation, Strategic Relations, Courts

    CooneyLeesMorgan
    PO Box 143
    Tauranga 3144

  • Andrew Schulte (Canterbury)

    CO-TREASURER

    Phone: 027 418 1327

    Portfolios:
    Legislation, Membership Services, Regional Development & Cooperation

    Cavell Leitch
    PO Box 799
    Christchurch 8140

  • Julia Wick (Auckland)

    CO-TREASURER

    Phone: 021 0228 1132

    Portfolios:
    Roadshows, Publications & Communications, Conference

    Boffa Miskell
    PO Box 91250
    Auckland 1010

    About Julia

    “I am a Senior Principal Landscape Architect at Boffa Miskell, with a strong focus on achieving high-quality environmental and design outcomes that balance development with the protection of landscape character and values.

    At RMLA, I serve on the National Executive as Treasurer and am also a member of the Auckland Branch, where I support RMLA activities and contribute a landscape perspective to resource management discussions and initiatives.

    I am equally happy in the field or behind a report, and I have a strong interest in how landscapes function, evolve, and are experienced by people.”

  • Douglas Fairgray (Auckland)

    Phone: (09) 915-5514

    Portfolios:
    Strategic Relations, Courts, Legislation

    Market Economics
    PO Box 331297, Takapuna,
    Auckland 0740

  • Barbara Mead (Bay of Plenty)

    Phone: 027 510 0199

    Portfolios:
    Publications & Communications, Legislation

    Barrister & Consultant
    Auckland/Tauranga

  • Clare Lenihan (Otago/Southland)

    Phone: 027 577 6823

    Portfolios:
    Regional Development &
    Co-operation, Roadshows & Webinars, Awards & Scholarships, Publications & Communications

    Clare Lenihan
    Barrister
    Invercargill

  • Heike Lutz (Auckland)

    Phone: 021 666 947

    Portfolios:
    Member Services, Scholarships & Awards, Roadshows, Seminars & Events

    BCon Consultants Ltd
    PO Box 65-156
    Mairangi Bay
    Auckland 0754

  • Rebekah Te Rito (Auckland)

    Phone: 09 9168718

    Portfolios:
    Young RMLA, Awards & Scholarships, Member Services

    Bell Gully
    Deloitte Centre
    1 Queen Street,
    Auckland

    About Rebekah

    “I am an Associate in the Environment and Planning team at Bell Gully in Tāmaki Makaurau. I serve as the young RMLA representative on the national RMLA committee, where I advocate for practitioners in their first five years of mahi.

    I am motivated by both te taiao and the communities I am fortunate to be part of. I believe connection is important, and I want to help ensure RMLA remains a space where everyone feels welcome and comfortable.”

  • Tara Hauraki (Wellington)

    Phone: 04 495 9983

    Portfolios:
    Pou Kaitiaki - Taiao Kaitiaki Practitioners’ Hui

    Tumuaki | Partner
    Kahui Legal
    Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou