We are pleased to announce that the Minister of Conservation, Hon Tama Potaka, has reappointed Professor Philip Hulme and Professor Richard McDowell as members of QEII National Trust’s Board of Directors.

Philip is a Professor of Plant Biosecurity at Lincoln University and brings significant scientific knowledge to the Board. Philip has over thirty years’ experience in delivering underpinning science to support conservation action, as well as familiarity with key legislation such as the Conservation Act 1987 and the Biosecurity Act 1993.

Richard has a strong science, research, and ecological background, with 25 years’ experience in science and the practice of environmental conservation. Currently working at AgResearch and Lincoln University, Richard has also been Editor in Chief of the Royal Society of New Zealand Journal, involved in the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge, and member to several environmental programmes and advisory boards.

Philip and Richard were first appointed to QEII’s Board in August 2023, and we are delighted that they will continue to serve on our board for a second three-year term.

The QEII National Trust Board comprises of six members, four appointed by the Minister of Conservation and two elected by QEII National Trust members. More information about our Board of Directors is available on our website: qeiinationaltrust.org.nz/about-us/