Twenty-five appointments and reappointments have been made to nine of the 12 community trusts across the country.
The appointments are:
- Waikato Community Trust: Blair Currie, Christine Hall, Andrew Peckham and Chris Williams;
- Eastern and Central Community Trust: Catriona McKay and Jared Pullar;
- Toi Foundation: Ryan Eagar, Bali Haque and Chris Ussher;
- Wellington Community Fund: Sir Peter Boshier and Lloyd Percival;
- West Coast Community Trust: Simon Bastion has been reappointed. Pavel Bares, Ivan Iraia and Jack O’Connor;
- Rātā Foundation: Peter Floris, Pat McEvedy, Lynette Rayner and Erin Reeve;
- Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury: Janine Holland has been reappointed. Cara Gregan and Michelle Thompson have been appointed.
- Otago Community Trust: Phil Hunt and Mary Jane Kivalu;
- Community Trust South: Erin Moogan.
“These individuals will help the trusts serve their communities by bringing varied expertise including education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant allocation, and community development,” said Associate Finance Minister, Shane Jones.
“I believe the trust and their communities will benefit from the rich experience, knowledge, and community links the appointees bring, Mr Jones says.”
The 12 Community Trusts of New Zealand are the custodians of more than $3.5 billion of investments, and collectively grant about $100 million back into thousands of organisations throughout New Zealand each year.
“The work done by these trusts helps to grow and build strong and empowered communities,” said Mr Jones.
Terms for appointees are for up to four years. Community trusts are governed by the Community Trusts Act 1999. They manage large investment portfolios and distribute grants for charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational purposes within their respective boundaries.
