VERITY Allan, Tony Allen and Jane Madgwick have become new members of the Waters and Rivers Commission Board.
Ms Allan is to be the board’s new chairwoman.
Deputy chair Jos Chatfield and member Rod Willox will remain on the board with Des Kelly continuing as a member until the end of the year when he retires.
Former chairman of six years, Ken Webster has announced his retirement.
Mr Kelly has been with the board since 1999.
The board will continue to operate until legislation to form the new Department of Environment is passed by Parliament.
The board will then be disbanded and the members will continue to serve on the new Water Resources Council.