David Morrell has had over nine years on the District Health Board, was a hospital chaplain, and had 22 years as Christchurch City Missioner where he established new services for people with alcohol, drug and mental health issues. He is committed to quality services accessible for all. He is also a member of the CDHB Quality, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Chair of its Hospital Advisory Committee and its Brackenridge Estate.

Peter is Chair of Canterbury DHB's Quality, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and is a Chartered Accountant. Formerly a partner in Deloitte he now acts in a consultancy role. He has experience in the aged care sector and has financial accounting and auditing experience. Peter is also Deputy Chair of the West Coast DHB.

Andrew has 25 years experience in the health and disability sectors and is a former Chief Executive of Age Concern Canterbury. He would like to see improved access to elective surgery and better integration of hospital and GP services. Andrew believes the results of rest home audits should be made public and is committed to improving accountability and transparency in the health service.

A career in management holding senior and Chief Executive positions in a number of businesses particularly those that were part of a large multinational. Served on the councils of employers and manufacturers associations. A keen interest in management and management education. A Life Fellow of The New Zealand Institute of Management. Served terms as Canterbury, Wellington and National councillor as well as National and Canterbury President. A trustee of the NZIM foundation and past chairman of the College of Education Business School Advisory Committee.

Elizabeth Cunningham, who is of Ngai Tahu and Ngati Mutunga descent, is a research manager (Maori) at the University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine.  She has worked at all levels of the health sector, including as a health professional; a service manager; and as an advisor to Ministers of Health on Maori health issues. She is also a longstanding member of the Maori Women’s Welfare League.  Elizabeth is a member of the Finance Audit and Risk committee as well as a member on the CDHB Hospital Advisory committee.

A health professional by background, Trevor has a keen interest in ICT systems and process improvement within health provider units. Particular skills include the provision of expert knowledge of health information systems, policy development, clinical decision support and performance improvement. Currently a senior management consultant specialising in ICT and process management in the health and education sectors, he also taught health informatics at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology until recently. For a number of years Trevor was also a Director in the Health, Education and Public Sector consulting team of Cap Gemini Ernst and Young. Trevor has served as a Board member of the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and as a member of the National Nursing Manpower Planning Committee of the Ministry of Health.

Matea has been a GP for 30 years. He is of Ngai Tahu descent and Chairperson of the Ngai Tahu Runanga Health collective - Manawhenua ki Waitaha. He believes primary and secondary health services need to work together more efficiently.

Wendy is an active strategic member of her community, with a particular interest in family, health and employment issues.

A varied career in nursing, medical research, diagnostic service provision and business has provided experience in operational and strategic management, marketing and driving key initiatives. While Chair of the Canterbury Osteoporosis Society for three years Wendy was involved in promoting the establishment of Osteoporosis New Zealand. In response to a community need Wendy was also solely responsible for the establishment of a public school bus service for  students from the Sumner area to the schools north of the city, this is now a regular service.  She is currently an appointed member of the Human Rights Review Tribunal.

Aaron is currently a Christchurch City Council  councillor for the Shirley/Papanui Ward and also sits on the Shirley/Papanui  Community Board. Aaron is also a director  of the Canterbury Development Corporation (CDC). He is keen to see  more community involvement in CDHB decisions.