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Another important part of the Trust’s work
has been the preservation of art and taonga
in the region. Since 1999 the Trust has been
collecting artworks and now has a noteworthy
Art and Taonga Collection comprising over
230 pieces. Each piece has been selected for
its significance to the region. The Trust helps
ensure that the region does not lose precious
art and taonga that form part of our heritage.
Pieces from the Collection are displayed in
the Trust Waikato Art Gallery at the Waikato
Museum on a rotational basis. From time to
time pieces have been exhibited in different
towns in the region. The Trust is proud to
partner with the Waikato Museum as caretaker
of the Collection.
As at 31 March 2013, the Trust Board
comprised 14 trustees
4
, with Ali Van der
Heyden as chair. There is a staff
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of eight
who carry out a variety of roles to support
the investment and donation activities of the
Trust. The Trust appointed Morehu (Buddy)
Te Whare as kaumatua in 2007. Sadly Buddy
passed away in 2009 and this mantle was
passed on to kaumatua Tame Pokaia.
The Trust has a vision for resilient and vibrant
communities throughout the region it serves.
It has been a privilege to serve alongside the
wonderful organisations and many volunteers
in our community over the last 25 years.
Waka Tete
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Trust Waikato Art and Taonga Collection
Whitianga Ferry
Michael Smither
Trust Waikato Art and Taonga Collection
Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra
4 Ali Van der Heyden (chair), Edgar Wilson (deputy chair), Peggy Barriball, Alan Chew, Carolyn Christian,
Lynnette Flowers, John Gillespie, Judi Muru, Bill Noble, Niwa Nuri, John Paenga, Pam Roa, Raewyn Sporle and Maxine Viggers.
5 Dr Bev Gatenby (chief executive), Sandra Larsen and Rongo Kirkwood (donation advisors), Chris Connell (database and information manager), Sue Ratcliffe
(finance and investment officer), Jane Hamblyn (policy advisor), Michele Paul (office manager) and Tarita Templeton (communications advisor).
Green, A.J. (2000).
Trust Waikato's Strong Beginning: A History of The Waikato Community Trust Incorporated June 1988 – December 1998.
Hamilton, New Zealand: The Waikato Community Trust Incorporated.
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