Trustees have to be nominated for the role by a member of the community.
The nomination is then assessed by a government committee, which looks at criteria such as the person's experience, qualifications for the role and their commitment to community service. The final appointment is approved and made by the Minister of Finance. Trustees are generally appointed for an initial four-year term and are often reappointed for a second term. Click on the links below to meet some of Trust Waikato's 13 current trustees.