Sir Paul Reeves is the second son of D’Arcy Lionel and Hilda Mary Reeves. Sir Paul was educated at Wellington College, Victoria University of Wellington (MA), St John’s Theological College, Auckland (L.Th.) and...

Dr Ngatata Love is a Professor in the Victoria School of Management, Victoria University. He is also an Emeritus Professor at Massey University and a member of the Massey University Council. He is the Deputy Chairman of the Hui Taumata Trust.

Timi’s contribution to Maori economic development has its roots in the many years he has been part of a changing (natural attrition) team of leaders who manage the tribal affairs of Ngati Tuwharetoa.

June’s key interests are governance, strategic planning, executive mentoring, venture capital and sustainable development, including corporate responsibility and Maori economic development.

Rob is Managing Partner of Ernst & Young New Zealand and is a specialist tax practitioner. He chairs the NZ Business Roundtable, has previously chaired the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants Tax Committee.

Sir Tipene has been published extensively on the traditional history of Ngai Tahu and Ngati Mamoe, Polynesian and Maori migration, indigenous cultures, and Treaty issues, the evolution of biculturalism and the politics of Maoridom.

Ross Wilson has been the elected president of the NZ Council of Trade Unions since 1999. He was formerly the General Secretary of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union.

Phil O’Reilly is Chief Executive of Business NZ, New Zealand’s largest business advocacy organisation. Phil has a background in business, advocacy and communications in enterprises in New Zealand and Australia.

Helen Kelly was elected as president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU) at the biennial conference in 2007. She had been the CTU Vice President since September 2003.