Don Bennett Don has been Chairman of the Board since 1985. He has a background in dealing with the local community and its interests in and around Rotorua. He is a member of a number of Maori Trusts in Rotorua.   Andrew Kusabs Andrew has been an active member of the Board of Tumunui Lands Trust since 1982. He is a chartered accountant and a dairy farmer. If you have any questions on matters relating to that Trusts activities, contact Andrew. William Waaka Willie was elected as an advisory trustee in 1985. Following the passing of Mr. Herbert (Herby) Hatu, an application was lodged with the Maori Land Court to confirm his appointment as a responsible trustee. Willie has a passion for lawn bowls.   Julian Kumeroa Keepa Julian has for several years been providing expertise to the trustees on forestry matters. Julians father (Raymond K Keepa) was appointed a responsible trustee in 1985, and was our forestry expert until his passing when the trustees asked Julian to fill that roll Following the passing of Mr Eria Moke, an application was lodged with the Maori Land Court to confirm his appointment as a responsible trustee. Julian is a manager of a dry stock farm at Horohoro. Rereata (Rau) Makiha Rereata was also appointed advisory trustee in 1985. His business commitments have kept him in Auckland, but with changes to his employment contract he is now able to spend more time at our Board table. Rereata has been involved as a presenter and a director of the long running television documentary Marae. Dovey Tairoa Dovey was also appointed in 1985, but due to her distance from Rotorua (she resides in Wellington), she has not been able to attend many Board meetings.   Don Peterson Don is a registered Farm Management Consultant and has been working full time with dairy farming clients in the Rotorua area since 1968. He is married to Jan, and they have two married sons,one living in Tauranga, and one living in Rotorua. Don enjoys working with the Tumunui Trustees and the Farm Managers / Sharemilkers, to ensure that the farms are run as a business,with emphasis on smooth running and profitability. Shane Perrett Forestry Consultant