Our Trustees

Ō Mātou Kaitiaki

The Otago Community Trust is governed by 12 Trustees who are appointed by the Minister of Finance for a four year term. The Trustees collectively hold a range of invaluable skills, experience and knowledge that guide the activities of the Trust.

They meet monthly to consider grant requests, operational items and strategic direction.

Stacey Honeywill

Chair

North Otago

Ko Hikaroroa te mauka
Ko Waikouaiti te awa
Ko Araiteuru te waka
Ko Puketeraki te marae
Ko Kāti Huirapa te hapū
Ko Tipa tōku ingoa whānau
Ko Stacey tōku ingoa

Rebecca Williams

Deputy Chair

Central Otago

Ko Hikaroaroa te mauka
Ko Waikouaiti te awa
Ko Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki tōku kaika
Ko Parata tōku whānau whāngai
Ko Gordon Williams tōku hoa rakatira
Ko Rebecca Williams ahau.

Andrew Kilsby

Central Otago

Andy is a graduate of the University of Otago and is currently the Area Manager Southern Lakes at the Building Construction Industy Training Organisation (BCITO).

Bridget Tweed

South Otago

South Otago based trustee Bridget spent her early years in Southland growing up on a sheep, beef and deer farm. Bridget has always had a strong affiliation to the agricultural sector and now resides on a farm in Waitahuna with her husband Luke and their children, Isla, Millie, Ava and George.

Carole Adair

Greater Dunedin

Carole was born and raised in Otepoti Dunedin, attending the University of Otago after finishing high school. Having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Carole started her professional life working as a graduate for Lawrence Anderson Buddle and after more than 35 years in what is essentially the same firm with different names, is now a partner with Polson Higgs.

Jeremy Chang

Greater Dunedin

Jeremy is an Investment Advisor at Craigs Investment Partners where he specialises in portfolio management and investment advice to private clients and trusts. Jeremy has over two decades experience in global financial markets. Prior to joining Craigs in 2018, Jeremy worked offshore in Hong Kong, London, and Sydney. Roles included Senior Manager Global Funding, Offshore Treasurer and Managing Director, Structured Products Trading.

Mary Jane Kivalu

Greater Dunedin

Mālō e lelei and warm Pasifika greetings,
Mary Jane is Aotearoa-born of Tongan heritage, from the islands of Nuapapu (Vava'u) and Nomuka (Ha'apai). She came to Dunedin to study at the University of Otago, where she is now based and shares her life with her husband Petelo, their son 'Ofeina, and their family dog Rose.

Dr Michael Stevens

Greater Dunedin

Ko Motu Pōhue te mauka
Ko Te Ara a Kiwa te moana
Ko Pikomamakunui te moutere tītī
Ko Kāi Te Ruahikihiki me Kāti Rakiāmoa kā hapū
Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi
Ko Te Rau Aroha te marae
Nō Awarua ahau

Phill Hunt

Upper Clutha

Phill has lived his whole life based in the Wānaka area. He attended secondary school in Dunedin and gained a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) from Lincoln College. Returning to the family farm he remained there for his thirty-year farming career with his wife and partner Lizzie. Together they also had farming interests in South Otago. He has two wonderful adult daughters, Hillary and Fiona.

Rachel Bird

Greater Dunedin

Rachel has experience in event, function and fundraising management, and in commercial property management. Rachel is the Chair of Able Minds (Southern Family Support). Rachel lives in Dunedin.

Robyn McLean

Greater Dunedin

Robyn is a graduate of the University of Otago. Having had a successful career in the financial industry and in corporate project management and governance, she returned to Ōtepoti in 2019. Since then Robyn has taken on roles to help people and use her skills to help make positive change.

Toni Talijancich

Greater Dunedin

Toni Talijancich is an experienced business leader with over 15 years’ experience across the education and not-for-profit sectors. She brings deep expertise in strategic planning, policy, business development, marketing, and change management, with a strong track record of leading complex initiatives that deliver sustainable organisational and financial growth.