New Trustee Appointment for Otago Community Trust

Media Release

The Associate Minister of Finance Hon Paula Bennett has appointed Mr John Wilson as a new trustee to the Otago Community Trust, replacing Noeline Munro who retires after eight years of service to the Trust. Mr Wilson will start in his new role in July. Present trustees Kate Hazlett of Roxburgh and Lauren Semple of Dunedin have been reappointed to the Trust for a second four-year term.

Originally from Southland, Mr Wilson is a registered authorised financial adviser and previously the Branch Manager for Craig’s Investment Partners in Gore. Mr Wilson brings considerable skills to the Otago Community Trust, in particular investment and finance skills.

Prior to his relocation to Wanaka, Mr Wilson was a Trustee for the Community Trust of Southland. 

Otago Community Trust Chief Executive Barbara Bridger welcomed the new appointment, “we are delighted to have John on board and we look forward to his contribution. We are equally pleased to have Kate and Lauren reappointed for a second term”.

Otago Community Trust Chairperson Ross McRobie acknowledged retiring trustee Noeline Munro’s commitment and skills.  “Noeline’s expertise and sound judgement in investment and finance have been invaluable; the careful consideration she brought to the Trust has been much appreciated”.

About the New Trustee

John has recently relocated to Wanaka, after previously resided in Gore where he was an Investment adviser with Craigs Investment Partners. He has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and is a registered authorised financial adviser.

John has been an active member of his local community, having held school board positions and served on the Eastern Southland Chamber of Commerce.

Otago Community Trust Trustees

The 11 Otago Community Trust Trustees are:

Ross McRobie (Chair)

Stephen Kornyei (Deputy Chair)

Lauren Semple

Gina Huakau

Helen Webster

Pip Laufiso

Susie Johnstone

Peter Chin

Kate Hazlett

Colin Jackson

John Wilson