Chair - Gillian Lennox
I live in Waverley on a sheep and beef farm with my husband Guy. We have three children who attend school in Wanganui. I have been involved in the Waverley community with the Waverley Racing Club, Border Rugby Club, Waverley Plunket and Waverley Primary School. I play tennis and golf and after playing representative hockey I now coach hockey.
I have a degree in Marketing and Japanese. I have previous worked in Economic Development, tourism, for the NZ Lotteries Commission and taught English in Japan. I have a great appreciation of volunteers and the contributions they make to our community.
PO Box 165, Waverley 4544
Ph. 06-346-5585, 027-343-5598
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Trustees
Alan Thomas
Alan is a Chartered Accountant in public practice (since 1977) and is actively involved in numerous sporting organisations in the Taihape District. Having played cricket and rugby for a number of years Alan now plays golf on a regular basis. He is President of the Northern Rangitikei - Waimarino JP Sub Branch having been appointed a JP in 2002. Alan attended Wanganui Boys College before returning home after completing his formal education at Victoria University. He is married to Jan with two university aged daughters.
10 Dixon Way, Taihape 4720
Ph. 06 388 0283 (h), ph. 06 388 0666 (w)
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Philippa Baker-Hogan
I came to Whanganui to complete my sporting career twenty five years ago and now proudly call Whanganui home. I have a professional background as a medical radiation technologist (radiographer) but have also worked in sport management and now manage my husband's Osteopathy practice. We have two teenage children who are schooled in Whanganui and now passionate and committed young rowers themselves.
I have been an elected member of the Whanganui District Health Board, Councillor on the Whanganui District Council, Chair and member of the Whanganui Community Foundation as well as establishing and Chairing the Future Champions Trust, to assist our promising young sportspeople reach international honours. I am a former triple World Champion Rower, double Olympian and Halberg Award winner and are passionate about sport and recreation and the benefits of a safe, connected and thriving community.
15 Brassey Road, Whanganui
Phone: (06) 345 6877 hm. (027) 272 7953 mob.
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Chris Renshaw
I was born in Hunterville, educated at Hunterville Primary School then to Wanganui for secondary schooling. Came back to the farm and started farming on my own account in 1972. Have been involved in numerous committees and sports organisations both in Hunterville and the wider community. I am currently on the committee’s of the Rangatira Golf Club and Marton Jockey Club. Play golf most Saturdays and also Thursday’s when time permits. Also compete at clay target shooting. Married to Anne with two adult children and a grandchild.
11 Managhoe, RD1, Hunterville
Phone: (06) 3228042 hm. (027) 447 2140 mob.
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Andrew Collins
Born and educated in Wanganui and farming at Mangamahu and Fordell. Served on Wanganui Rural Community Board for 12 years ,3 as chairman. Current Chair of Whanganui Rural Hall Trust. Married with four adult children. Involved in local Polocrosse and current President of Wanganui/Waimarino Polocrosse Association. Appointed 2017 by Wanganui District Council
1971 Mangamahu Road, RD16, Mangamahu
Phone: (06) 342 2818 hm
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Jenny Duncan
I live in Castlecliff, Whanganui, and was born here, raised elsewhere but lived much of my adult life here. I’m a chartered account, chartered member of the Institute of Directors and have a Masters in Business. With an adult family, I’m able to contribute significantly to our community. I’m a third term Whanganui District Councillor and serving my second term as Deputy Mayor. As one of the leaders of the Rejuvenate Castlecliff team I understand how community transformation is possible when given the right support. Some past roles include elected member of the Whanganui District Health Board, trustee of the Whanganui Community Foundation, Youth Services Trust and Castlecliff Community Charitable Trust.
P O Box 328, Whanganui
Phone: (021) 669 847 mob.
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Simon Badger
I moved to the region with my wife to raise our young family and we now call Fordell home.
I am a lawyer and partner in Treadwell Gordon whose footprint neatly mirrors that of the Trust’s, from the Waimarino in the north, Waverley in the west and Taihape and Marton in the east and all areas in between. I practice predominantly in the areas of commercial, property and rural law. Living on a farm but working in town gives me great insight into the variety of people and ways of life in region.
I chair the Fordell pre-school board of trustees, have roles with Whanganui United Cricket Club and Wanganui Cricket, as well as undertaking a good deal of pro-bono legal work for various charities. I still enjoy playing Cricket and Golf and played 10 years of senior rugby.
1080 No2 Line, RD2, Fordell, Whanganui
Phone: (06) 349 0577 w
or 021 980 930 mob
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For a list of previous trustees, please click here.