Meet the Trustees
Barry Heath (Chairman)
- Founder (1977) and current chairman of Picow Engineering Group Ltd (UK)
- Arrived NZ November 2009, moved to Russell permanently in 2010/11, served as a member on a number of charitable service clubs in UK
- Recognise the wharf’s connection with the Russell community and the importance of this to our future.
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.
Erle Williams
- A boat builder by trade, with a 40 year professional sailing career.
- Erle and his wife Alison moved to Russell 3 years ago
John Bell
- Born and schooled in Fairlie, South Canterbury and moved to Russell 1 year ago
- Recently retired after 4 years as a chief executive at Fletcher Building
- Previously spent 30 years with Deloitte, qualified accountant and worked in the world of technology.
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
Peter Parkes
- Born and raised in Northland, now living in Russell
- Owns and runs a contracting business in Kororareka
Tim Grant
- Born and schooled Russell and spent most of his life working in the maritime environment
- Currently self-employed Pest Control Contractor and Grounds Person at the Orongo Bay Holiday Park
