The Trust derives vision, leadership and focus from a group of dedicated volunteers representing business, professions and the wider Manawatu community. Though active since 2000 the Trust was formally constituted in 2007.
Paul Francis O'Brien - Chairman
Honorary Trustees
Mayor Chalky Leary, Rangitikei District Council
Mayor Ian McKelvie, Manawatu District Council
Mayor Jono Naylor, Palmerston North District Council
Mayor Maureen E. Reynolds, Tararua District Council
Trustees
Dr. Gregory Chawynski - Construction Firm Manager
Kevin Gale - Transport Consultant
Jon Hogan - Media Consultant
Graeme McLaughlin - Electrical Firm Co-director
Andrew Rushworth - Company Director
Keith Wedlock - Accountant. Past President New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Co-opted Trustees
Peter Shelton - Electrical Engineer
Faye James - Community Events Manager
Ex-Officio
Ormond Stock - Consulting Engineer
Maurice Rowe - Lawyer
Mark Buxton - Business Planning Consultant
"MG" Gopalan - Project Manager
