Just as we like to get to know our members by name, we'd like you to meet our Directors.

Left to right: Robert Anderson (JP), Bryan Hemi, Diana Puketapu, John Walters, Gail Hohaia, Kristen Kohere-Soutar, Darryl Evans (JP)

Sonny Rauwhero is our ex officio Tainui Kaumatua.  He is of renowned standing within the Tainui community of Tamaki Makaurau, is a respected elder who has previously been kaumatua to Len Brown and the former Manukau City Council. Sonny attends some ACU board meetings and supports the Board and staff within areas relevant to the kaupapa and tikanga of Maori identity.

Robert Anderson - JP
Occupation: Residence Manager - WINTEC
Committees: Nomination and Remuneration
Joined board: 2008

Darryl Evans - JP
Occupation: CEO, Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
Member of: Risk & Audit, Sponsorship Committee
Joined board: 2010

Bryan Hemi
(Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Koata)
Occupation: Managing Director, JNB Investments Ltd
Qualifications: MBA, BE (Civil)
Committees: Risk & Audit, Nominating

Gail Hohaia
Occupation: Contract Advisor, Te Puni Kokiri, Tamaki Makaurau
Qualifications: BBus.
Committees: Nomination and Remuneration, Sponsorship
Joined board: 1990

Kristen Kohere-Soutar
(Ngati Porou, Ngai Tahu, Rongowhakaata)
Occupation: Head Specialist Markets Strategy and Development Kiwibank
Qualifications: BA/LLB
Member of: Sponsorship, Nominating Committee
Other Directorships: ASB Community trust, ASB Amateur Public Sports Promotion Ltd, Rangiata Ahuwhenua Trust
Joined board: 2010

Diana Puketapu
(Ngati Porou)
Occupation: Chief Financial Officer, Ngati Whatua o Orakei Corporate
Qualifications: CA
Committees: Treasurer, Risk & Audit
Joined Board: December 2009

John Walters
(Te Aupouri, Te Rarawa and Ngapuhi)
Occupation: Commercial lawyer
Qualifications: BA, LLB
Committees: Nomination and Remuneration, Nominating
Joined board: 2001