The Wellington Regional Stadium Trust

People

The Wellington City Council and Wellington Regional Council established the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust (WRST) under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957, to be responsible for the planning, development, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of the Stadium as a multi-purpose sporting and cultural venue. The Trust is also registered as a charity with the Charities Commission (#CC10754).

The Trust reports back to both Councils and holds an Annual General meeting which is open to the public (usually in October of each year).

The Trust has a Board of Trustees appointed by the two Councils. The current Trustees are:

Rachel Taulelei (Chair)
Tracey Bridges
Diane Calvert
Steve Tew
Phillippa Harford
Owen Gibson
Penny Gaylor
John Howarth

Staff of the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust include the following:

Chief Executive Officer - Warrick Dent
Chief Financial Officer - Katherine Andersen
General Manager Contracts and Commercial - Brandon Chik
General Manager Events & Operations - Mathew Hellyer
General Manager Facilities - Terry Clubb
Turf Manager - Hagen Faith

Annual reports

In September each year, the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust publishes its annual report incorporating the audited financial statements of the Trust. A summary of the Economic Impact Reports done on the building of the Stadium is also included.