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Governance structure

Earthlink is an Incorporated Society, registered with the NZ Companies Office as a not for profit organization in 1995. In 2010, Earthlink was registered with the Charities Commission.

Earthlink Inc has an executive board consisting of a minimum of 7 people who make decisions regarding the direction of Earthlink, the activities we conduct and future projects. The board meets monthly and board members take an active role in strategic planning and governance.

Each year an AGM is held. This is publicly advertised and all members of Earthlink are invited to attend.

Board members

Chairperson: Liam Scally
Deputy Chairperson: Mark Avery

Other members:

  • Joy Bullen
  • Julie Englebretsen
  • Geoffery Gaskell
  • Jim Richmond
  • Liam Scally
  • Stephen Cole
  • Monica Smiler
  • Mark Avery
  • Murray Jansen
  • Stephanie Cairns
  • Sue Fabian
  • Chris Ellis

Positions outside the board include:
  • Chief Executive Office - Shirley Cressy
  • Accountant - Paulette O'Reilly
  • Solicitor - Peter Richardson, Upper Hutt Law
  • Auditor - David Miller Associates.