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Governance

SurfAid is incorporated as a non-profit organisation in New Zealand, the United States and Australia. The field program offices are in Medan, North Sumatra; Tua Pejat, the regional capital of the Mentawai Islands; Sikakap, the sub-district capital of Pagai, Mentawai Islands; Gunungsitoli, the capital of Nias; Padang, West Sumatra; Sumba; and Bima, Sumbawa.

Boards

Australia Board

 

  • Charlie Lanchester, Chairman
  • Jason Collins, Secretary
  • Neil Helm, Treasurer
  • James Batley
  • Karen Simmons
  • Reay McGuinness
  • Brooke Farris

New Zealand Board

 

  • Dan Russell, Chairman
  • Merinda-Lee Hassall, Secretary
  • Sarah Dods, Treasurer
  • Phil Dreifuss
  • Harry Hill
  • Ross Corbett
  • Anna Russell
  • Steve Hathaway
  • Jacqueline Parisi

USA Board

 

  • Karl Luber, President
  • Josh Harper
  • Paul Riehle
  • Rick Peters
  • Scott Bass
  • Stuart Gasner
  • Todd Hansen
  • Tia Matza

INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

SurfAid has an International Board of Directors, drawn from each country board, and comprised of a diverse group of people with broad experience in the fields of commerce, science and law.

CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY

  • Steve Hathaway (NZ)
  • Director, NZ Ministry of Primary Industries

TREASURER

  • Ray Wilson (AU)
  • Director, Plenary Group
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Karl Luber (US)

Director, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Diego

Phil Dreifuss (NZ)

Partner, Rishworth Wall and Mathieson

Charlie Lanchester (AU)

Investment Manager

Paul Riehle (US)

Partner, Shartsis Friese LLP

Annual Reports and Financial Statements

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010/2009

Policies

SurfAid is strongly committed to protecting children, in line with our commitment to ‘do no harm’ through our development work. Our Child Protection Policy strictly applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors and partners.
Download our Child Protection Policy
Download our Privacy Policy
Download our Complaints Policy
Download our Non-Development Activity Policy
Download our Transparency and Accountability Policy
Download our Conflict of Interest Policy

Comments, Complaints and Compliments

SurfAid International Incorporated (New Zealand) is a member of the Council for International Development (CID) and is a signatory to the CID Code of Conduct.
The Code requires members to meet high standards of corporate governance, public accountability and financial management. Complaints relating to alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct by any signatory agency can be made to the CID Code of Conduct Committee.
More information about the CID Code of Conduct can be obtained from SurfAid International Incorporated (New Zealand) and from CID at: W: www.cid.org.nz E: code@cid.org.nz

SurfAid International Australia is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and is a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct.

The Code requires members to meet high standards of corporate governance, public accountability and financial management. Complaints relating to alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct by any signatory agency can be made by any member of the public to the ACFID Code of Conduct Committee.

More information about the ACFID Code of Conduct can be obtained from SurfAid International and from ACFID at: W: www.acfid.asn.au E: code@acfid.asn.au

You can contact us with your feedback, comments, complaints and compliments at: info@surfaid.org