trustees.

Every three years, eligible voters in the Rotorua Trust district elect six Trustees to govern the Trust. These Trustees are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring its resources are invested and distributed in ways that reflect the aspirations and priorities of the Rotorua community. The 2025 – 2028 elected board are as follows:

Cathy Cooney MNZM, JP

Chairperson

Mike Keefe QSM, JP

Deputy Chairperson, Audit & Risk Chair

Spokesperson: Education

Tāmati Coffey

Trustee

Spokesperson: Environment

Raj Kumar

Trustee

Spokesperson: Healthy Families

Ngahihi Bidios

Trustee, Investment Committee Chair

Spokesperson: Strengthening Communities

Fisher Wang

Trustee

Spokesperson: Vibrancy