associate health minister Tariana TuriaFriday 14 October 2011, 4:39PM
Media release from associate health minister Tariana
Turia
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, Hon
Tariana Turia, has welcomed Mr Richard Wood as the new Chair of the
Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families.
Mr Wood replaces outgoing Chair Peter Hughes, the former Chief
Executive of the Ministry of Social Development.
Mrs Turia said Mr Wood has been a very active member of the
Taskforce since its establishment in 2005.
"He has an excellent knowledge of the Taskforce's aims, past
achievements and the challenges ahead".
"The Taskforce is charged with looking at one of the most
serious issues affecting our families - and that is the enduring
damage caused by the impact of violence in their lives. I am
confident that Mr Wood has the reputation and necessary skills to
lead the Taskforce as it continues to address the elimination of
family violence."
Mr Wood begins his two-year appointment on 5 December.
The Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families
co-ordinates government, non-government, judiciary and Crown
efforts to minimise violence within families. It operates at Chief
Executive level.
Mr Wood will be retiring in December from his position as Deputy
Chief Executive of Family and Community Services within the
Ministry of Social Development. He has worked in the public service
for 47 years, and has a history of involvement in family violence
prevention.
He has excellent knowledge of Taskforce business and its
achievements and challenges. He has a thorough knowledge of
government processes and is highly regarded across the sector.
"I am also taking this opportunity to acknowledge the
outstanding leadership that Peter Hughes has provided in leading
the Taskforce to this point".