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
- Nicki Crauford
- Diane Calvert
- Steve Tew
- Phillippa Harford
- Owen Gibson
- Penny Gaylor
Staff of the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust include the following:
- Chief Executive Officer - Shane Harmon
- 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.