I fully support TECT as a concept and agree that we consumers should receive all the benefit both directly by way of the dividend payments and indirectly through the community grants which make our community a better place to live in.
TECT's ability to give back to this community is determined by the decision making of the trustees and by the cohesiveness of the Board. I have been frustrated for some time now at what I see as some very negative and disruptive behaviour at trustee level in TECT.
While TECT 'ain't broke” and does not need fixing, a change is needed at trustee level. I am therefore joining the 22 other candidates in the forthcoming trustee elections.
Change can only occur if people are motivated to vote.
Three years ago the voice of the people was heard clearly with high voter turnout over TECT community grants.
The consumers need to 'speak” again. I urge all consumers to vote and to vote carefully.
For the record, I declare that my law firm acts for TECT. If elected I will of course take all steps necessary to ensure there is no conflict of interest. I make this statement to pre-empt any conspiracy accusations.
It is this type of accusation and negativity which has led me to stand.

Bill Holland, Tauranga.