John Newland - Chairman
John came to Hawkes Bay shortly after completing his Commerce Degree and CA qualifications in Wellington. In fifteen years at the Lion Nathan Brewery in Hastings he took a range of roles in Finance, Hotel Administration, Sales, Marketing and Distribution ahead of being appointed Brewery Manager.

Following that John was appointed Chief Executive of Farmlands and spear headed the growth of that business over eighteen years.

As Newland Directions, John is director for a range of companies and a mentor to business executives. The Hawkes Bay companies John represents are Marist Holdings (Mission Wines), Direct Imports, Stewart Financial Group, 3R Group and Grow Advertising & Design. John also chairs the Hawkes’ Bay Power Consumers Trust.

Peter Dunkerley - Trustee
Born and educated in the UK Peter arrived in New Zealand in 1967 as part a world trip – and overstayed.  It was far too enjoyable living in a kinder climate and a beautiful country.  Now over 40 years later with an adult family and a growing number of grandchildren there is no looking back.  Retired from a busy pharmacy life, the District Health Board, Rescue Helicopter and Community Foundation takes up his time.  Gardening, classic cars and time to read make a balanced and fulfilling life and there is still time to travel with wife Jane.

Mike currently serves on Committee’s for the Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Hastings Group Riding for Disabled Association.

Mike is married to Nicki and has three children.

Tony Mossman - Trustee
Tony was brought up in Wairoa and attended secondary school in Hastings. Having gained a BBS in Marketing and Diploma of Business Studies in accounting he worked in accounting in Hastings until gaining his formal CA qualification. Following this Tony moved to London for 2 ½ years where he worked in banking roles. On returning to New Zealand, Tony joined the Corporate Banking Division of a major bank as a Relationship Manager. In 1999, Tony returned to Hawke’s Bay and after a short stint on the family farm, he joined Barnes Mossman in 2001 and became a director and shareholder in 2003.

Tony is married to Cassandra with two children.

Alison McEwan – Trustee

Alison grew up in Hawkes Bay, and after obtaining her law degree from Otago, returned to practice here.  After Alistair (her husband) had a work accident in Mohaka, and was flown to Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, Alison had no reservations about becoming a trustee.  Alison is a partner at Langley Twigg Law, Ahuriri, Napier. 

Alistair and Alison have 3 sons, and have remained accident free since September 2007!

Ken was brought up in Dannevirke and moved to Hastings after completing a Bachelor degree in Commerce and Administration at Victoria University.

He has since worked in a number of finance, business, corporate and senior management positions within Hawke’s Bay as well as his own Management and Mediation Consultancy. He has been in the health sector for seven years with his current role being Director of Support Services for the Provider Arm of Hawke’s Bay District Health Board. Apart from leading and managing the Support Services Division, he is required to provide professional planning, management and business support services to Health Services generally and deputise for the Chief Operating Officer.

Ken has recently retired from the NZ Army (Territorial Force) where he last served as Brigadier, Territorial Force Advisor.

Ken is married to Dot and has two adult children.