TECT is governed by six trustees who are elected by beneficiaries for a 4-year term.
The terms of appointment of trustees are staggered so that three trustees retire every two years. The next election of trustees will be held in 2024. The trustees, acting in accordance with the trust deed, are responsible for ensuring that the trust operates according to its key roles and meets all its regulatory and legal requirements.
Mark Arundel
Chairperson
Mark was elected as a Trustee in July 2018, and was re-elected in November 2022. Mark shares a vision of healthy, thriving communities where health, activity and connectedness are fostered for all. He brings nearly four decades of Community Pharmacy and health-related experience alongside governance and management roles.
Kate Barry-Piceno
Deputy Chairperson
Kate was elected as a Trustee in November 2022. She is a practising Barrister who specialises in resource management law and has considerable experience in local government, administrative and employment law. Kate has served on a number of boards in the past, including Surf Life Saving NZ and NZ Garden and Art Festival Trust, and is currently the Chair of Mount Main Street.
Peter Blackwell
Pete was elected as a Trustee in July 2014, re-elected in July 2018, and re-elected again in 2022. Pete retired as a Detective Sergeant in the NZ Police in 2014 and lives at the Mount with his wife and son, with 3 elder children having left home. Pete's passion is to make this community a better place and as such has worked hard to make a difference.
Don Brash
Don was elected as a trustee in October 2024. He has had a long career in banking, including as Governor of the Reserve Bank for 14 years, and in politics. He has been a Director or Trustee of a number of companies, and is currently Chairman of a bank and Director of an industrial property company. He is keen to use that experience for the benefit of the people of the Bay of Plenty.
Greg Brownless
Rachael Gemming
Rachael was appointed as a Trustee in September 2022 and re-elected in October 2024. She is a Chartered Accountant and Corporate Tax Specialist, with experience supporting large organisations. Rachael lives in Welcome Bay with her husband and 3 school-aged children. Rachael is passionate about supporting TECT to thrive for the next generation.
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