Former army chief Major General Dave Gawn to head Pike River Recovery AgencyNZDF Major General Dave Gawn is used to leading operations in potentially hazardous, high-risk environments. Military man Major General Dave Gawn has been appointed as the head of the Pike River Recovery Agency. READ MORE:* Rob Fyfe to advise Govt on Pike River re-entry* Pike River mine recovery should be completed by March, 2019 - PM* Pike River Recovery Agency allows for maximum accountability - LabourOn Wednesday, State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes announced Gawn's appointment as chief executive of Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa – Pike River Recovery Agency. Hughes said the role of chief executive was a very important one for New Zealand, the public service, and the Pike River families. "General Gawn is a charismatic leader who believes success is based on great team work, careful planning, and commitment and tenacity to achieve the mission.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2017 01:18 UTC