Shonagh Kenderdine, Chair of the NZHPT Board

Photo: Nicola Edmonds

The NZHPT is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of nine members. Six members are appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Three Board members are elected by the membership of the NZHPT. Each member is required to have "the skills, knowledge or cultural background appropriate to the functions and powers of the NZHPT."

Present Board Members:

• Shonagh Kenderdine (Chair)
• Ian Athfield
• Anna Crighton *
• Naida Glavish
• David Kiddey *
• Brian Mcguinness
• Apirana Mahuika
• Allan Matson *
• Sir Tumu te Heuheu.

* Representatives elected by members of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust