Wellington SPCA board in disarray

The Wellington SPCA board is falling apart less than three months after being elected as an "all or nothing" option – proposed by Theresa Gattung – to peg back over-spending and save the Chest Hospital pet shelter project.

Chairman Craig Shepherd and board member Debra Ashton resigned about 10 days ago after opposing the selection of Iain Torrance as chief executive.

The appointment of Mr Torrance, from international consulting firm Coffey International, was announced yesterday. MORE>>