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Filter search resultsJoanne Mahon*
Joanne has rejoined the Trust Board at the 32nd Annual Meeting. She now works for Ballance Agri-Nutrients as the General Manager for External Relations.ContactRt Hon Christopher Luxon
The Rt Hon Christopher Luxon is the 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand in addition to holding the portfolios of Minister for National Security and Intelligence and the Minister Responsible for Ministerial SContactChris Blenkiron *
Chris was previously the President of NS BlueScope Indonesia, a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel and has over 15 years’ experience in various leadershipContactHelene Toury-Dehan *
Helene is General Manager Corporate Affairs and Marketing for Downer New Zealand. Helene is a purposeful marketer with over 15 years' experience in international marketing communications.ContactRt Hon Chris Hipkins MP
The Rt Hon Chris Hipkins MP was first elected to Parliament in 2008 as the member for Remutaka and has served in six Parliaments to date.ContactRt Hon Gerry Brownlee MP
Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee is the 32nd Speaker of the House and became the President of the Trust in 2024. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Ilam in 1996 and became a list MP in 2020.ContactNirupa George *
Nirupa is a dynamic leader with a background spanning law, politics, and human rights advocacy.ContactBryce Davies
Bryce is a seasoned corporate leader with a wealth of experience spanning various sectors and industries.ContactBrent McAnulty*
Brent is an accomplished executive with a robust background in commercial and corporate law, intellectual property, and media law, cultivated over a career spanning two decades in New Zealand and the UK.ContactHon Damien O’Connor MP *
The Hon Damien O’Connor was first elected to Parliament in 1993 and has subsquently being re-elected to 11 Parliaments to date., He has served as a Minister in both the fifth and sixth Labour GovernContactJamie Arbuckle MP
Jamie embarked on a career in politics after serving as a Marlborough district councillor since 2010 where he chaired the economic, finance, and community committee.ContactDr Parmjeet Parmar MP
Dr Paramjeet Parmar MP grew up in India and emigrated to New Zealand where she completed her PhD in neuroscience at the University of Auckland before becoming a scientist.ContactJo Coughlan
Jo co-founded Silvereye Communications in 2008 and has subsequently worked with a wide range of public and private sector clients across a variety of industries.ContactJessica Mutch McKay
Jessica joined ANZ Bank’s Wellington office at the beginning of 2024 as the Head of Government Relations and Corporate Responsibility.ContactKym Mellow
Kym is the General Manager of Inchcape New Zealand, moving from Australia to take up the position in March 2024. Kym has over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, starting his career at Mazda Australia.ContactEmily Davies
Emily is a senior public affairs specialist and executive with 20+ years’ experience in sustainability, corporate relations, stakeholder engagement, marketing communications, strategic advice, issues and crisis management.ContactConnor Buckley
Connor is our Communications and Social Media Intern/Assistant. Connor is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts with Honours at Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in International Relations.ContactWalter Hamer Zamalis
ContactAdrian Rurawhe
Rt Hon Adrian Rurawhe MP became the President of the NZ Business and Parliament Trust following his election in August 2022 as the 31st Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 53ContactJohn Dakin
John has been the Chief Executive Officer of Goodman in New Zealand since 2004.ContactGretta Stephens
Gretta has been Chief Executive of New Zealand Steel & Pacific Islands at BlueScope Steel Limited since June 25, 2018.ContactDarryl Stevens
Darryl Stevens MNZMChief Executive of NZBPT since March 2018. Darryl has extensive knowledge of the parliamentary and executive government environments through his previous positions in tContactVasoula Kappatos
Vasoula joined the Trust in 2017 as Executive Assistant and Event Planner.ContactTim Van De Molen MP*
Tim was elected to parliament in the General Election of 2017 and is the Member for Waikato, National Party. He is a member of the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee, and is National’s Third Whip.ContactSimon MacKenzie
Simon is passionate about the power of technology to transform the energy industry and consumers’ lives.ContactJudith Collins
Hon Judith Collins MP is Leader of the Opposition and a Member for Papakura, National Party.ContactRicardo Menéndes March MP
Ricardo Menéndez March MP grew up in Tijuana, Mexico and spent a decade working as a film projectionist in Auckland before working in hospitality and migrant advocacy where he took an active role in supporting tiriti justice.ContactGuy Waipara (Rongowhakaata)
Guy Waipara (Rongowhakaata) serves as General Manager Generation and Natural Resources for Meridian Energy.ContactPresident's Dinner 2022
The first President’s dinner since the 2019 COVID lockdown was held on 22 June 2022. It was great to once again have face to face engagement with our Chief Executives and Leadership team representatives.Past EventYouth Parliament 2022
The Trust warmly congratulates Keelan Heesterman (Youth MP representing Anna Lorck, MP for Tukituki) winner of the 2022 Youth Parliament Competition.Past EventParliamentary Seminar One 2022
The Trust held its first face-to-face Parliamentary Seminar since May 2021 on 10 August. Our first seminar of the year focused on How Government is Exercised through Parliament.Past EventParliamentary Seminar TWO 2022
The Trust’s second Parliamentary Seminar of the year focusing on the Machinery of Government – Taking a Closer Look was held on 21 September.Past Event