Three new trustees have been appointed to the Community Trust South board.

They are Melanie Montgomery, Leanne Samuel and Leon Hartnett.

This follows the retirement of trustees Lindsay Wright and current trust chairperson Trish Boyle. Both have served on the board for eight years.

The Community Trust South board has appointed Mata Cherrington as their new chairperson.

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“Considerable contributions have been made by Trish and Lindsay to the Trust over the years. The mahi they have completed has been very much valued, both have provided important leadership for the Trust.  Trish and Lindsay led the Trust through the initial impacts of Covid-19 keeping the needs of the community at the heart of the Trusts decision making and strategic vision.

We now welcome our new appointees to the Trust and look forward with anticipation to the skills and contribution they will bring to the future of the board.” Cherrington said.

IDEA Services NZ's Southland area manager and new Community Trust South trustee Leanne Samuel. Photo: Supplied

Helping Hands Southland director and new Community Trust South trustee Leon Hartnett. Photo: Supplied

Southland Indoor Leisure Centre trust manager and new Community Trust South trustee Melanie Montgomery. Photo: Supplied

Trustee appointments are made by the Minister of Finance, after receiving nominations from the Trust and from a range of other organisations and individuals within the Trust’s region.  

The current trustee appointments are for an initial term of four years ending in July 2025.

The 10 Community Trust South trustees are:

Mata Cherrington – Chair

Bill Moran – Deputy Chair

David Goble

Michael Wilson

Stephen Canny

Louise Fowler

Kirsty Pickett

Melanie Montgomery

Leanne Samuel 

Leon Hartnett