Meet the Trustees
Meet the Trustees of the Kororareka Russell Wharf Kaitiaki Community Trust. Trustees volunteer their time to make sure the wharf is looked after, and liaise with Far North Holdings on behalf of the Community so that the community voice is heard. They have carried out a number of projects and support other community groups with their aspirations as well.
Bruce Mitchinson (Chairman)
- Registered Architect and director of Mitchinson Simiona Architects
- Commodore of the Russell Boating Club since 2022.
- Bruce and Annabel, moved to their family home in Russell, permanently, in
2017. - Boating has always played a big part in their lives, and consider Russell / Bay
of Islands, as the best place to be, on the water
Deb Rewiri
- Deb Rewiri-Nga Puhi, Ngati Awa,Te Whanau A Apanui oku Iwi.
- Current Chair Kororareka Marae, Neuroscience Educator- Te Whanaketanga o te Roro.
- Deb has a varied background of work at both the grassroots and at a Policy Level.
Michael Stephens
- As other commitments wind down, I would like to give my time and expertise
back to our village, seeing the wharf and environment as one of our special
assets. - After moving to Russell 4 years ago there is no intention of leaving!
- My background is “hands on” farming in South Otago, gaining recognition for my conservation achievements.
- I also directed the diversified 800-hectare farming operation at Telford Rural
Polytechnic for 9 years. - So contributing to the Wharf Trust will be a labour of love!
Lance Sigley
- Born and raised in the Bay of Islands
- Certified Butcher, Boat Skipper and Builder
- Lance owns a small building company here in Russell and is also a member of the fire brigade
Scott Colebrook
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Have had a strong and fond connection with Russell and the Bay of Islands since 1970s
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Over the past several years we have spent the majority of our time living in Russell.
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My career is in forestry, sawmilling and construction
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Have great passion for the sea and all aspects of boating
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Very keen to continue the good work of the Russell Wharf Trust for the betterment of our Russell community and facilities
Jane Hindle
- Born in the UK of Kiwi father and Pommie mother but visited extensively throughout childhood
- Moved here permanently in 1990
- Lengthy career in IT&T in UK, Europe and NZ
- Set up and ran the R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust for 21 years
- Moved to Kororāreka in 2000, now focused on Director and governance roles. Presently serving on the Bay of Islands Whangaroa Community Board.
