The chairman is Mr Peter Dunkerley, born and educated in the UK. Peter arrived in New Zealand in 1967 as part of a world trip – and overstayed. It was too enjoyable living in a kinder climate and a beautiful country. Forty years later, there is no looking back.  His experience ranges from managing a large pharmacy company to the luckiest Lotto shop in New Zealand. He is the highest-polling elected member of the district health board. He has had a long involvement with the Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust.

David William Sabiston,  who graduated with a MB.ChB in 1956. He was registered on the New Zealand Medical Council in 1957 and spent two years as a house surgeon and one year as surgical registrar at Napier Hospital. His qualifications increased over the years and he has carried out private practice in Napier for 35 years, occasionally spending time on lecturing and locum work. One of his tasks was as ophthalmologist, appointed to the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. He has performed presidential duties for Napier community and sporting groups. He has written scientific articles.

Diana Mary Petersen,  MNZM, JP, from Waipukurau, holds many positions in Central Hawke’s Bay. She was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2003, has been a JP since 1985, a marriage celebrant since 1986.  She is a Rotary Paul Harris fellow. Diana was previously a CHB District councillor, a trustee of Sport HB, and president of the Hawke’s Bay JP Association.

Mark von Dadelszen, LL.B, has been at Bannister & von Dadelszen, Hastings, since 1972, and after experience in most areas of legal practice in recent years has specialised in dispute resolution and litigation, resource management and local government law. He has appeared in most courts, including the Privy Council. He has a special interest is the law of societies and charitable trusts. He has served on the Hawke’s Bay Regional Development Council, Havelock North Borough Council, Hastings and Districts Chamber of Commerce, Havelock North Community Centre Trust, Whakatu Afforestation Trust, Spirit of Adventure Trust and Toastmasters.

James Morgan, well versed in community service. Retired newspaper editor, farmer, forester and administrator.  Life member Hastings Group Theatre; producer Napier Operatic Society; director Hastings-Guilin Sister City Board; founder-chairman Flaxmere Licensing Trust 1975-90;  foundation director Trust House Ltd; national administrator NZ Sister City Board 2000-2002.

Alison (Ali) McCarthy, has lived in Napier for 25 years. Previously, she lived and worked in England, Australia and South Africa, mainly as a nurse and business representative. In Napier she ran her own promotion business and for many years has run a mobility products business. She has served on the Napier Central School Committee, is a past president Pania Toastmasters; she chairs a committee for Altrusa International Club of Taradale and Napier, and is also a board member.

Cedric Knowles, chartered accountant  for 20 years, was born and educated in Hastings.  He has a special interest in structures and trusts, as well as in creative business thinking.  Together with his ownership of an education-sector business, he brings financial disciplines and additional commercial acumen to the foundation.  He is a mentor with the Young Enterprise Scheme and Food Hawke's Bay and provides honorary financial advice to a number of clubs and societies. He plays squash, and has been treasurer of Hastings Rugby and Sports Club since it was founded. He says The Community Foundation (HB) appeals to him as a positive way to make a contribution to the region.

Peter Harris,  JP, a "semi-retired" expert in technical imaging has been adviser over 20 years to major New Zealand companies -Telecom, Wilson and Horton, News Corporation, Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Police. He chairs Forensic Imaging NZ Ltd, a company developing facial recognition techniques in conjunction with European and American partners, and also leads a company providing funding and management for complex technology projects. As a member of Henderson Borough Council he served on the town planning, policy and finance committees. He was a board member at Henderson High School and is a marriage celebrant. Latterly he has been chairman of the Central Hawke's Bay Festival, for he has bought the historic Oruawharo homestead, Takapau, living there and restoring it.

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