Ola Ioane – in person

Ola is Head of Membership for Diversity Works New Zealand.

Ola is drawn to roles that reduce inequities and has a decade of experience providing solutions in the finance and health sector.

Robert Oliver – Virtual

Robert Oliver is a New Zealand chef, author and television presenter.

Ambassador for Le Cordon Bleu, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. He is the presenter of REAL PASIFIK and was one of the authors chosen to represent New Zealand at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Sir Ian Taylor – in person

Ian founded Animation Research Ltd (ARL).

In 1980, he had completed a law degree and started an entirely new career in television, where he was part of an industry that went from black-and-white film to colour video and on into the digital age.

Peter Boshier – in person

Peter Boshier is Chief Ombudsman for New Zealand.

Peter’s focus has been on a faster and more effective resolution of the Official Information Act and other complaints, working with government agencies to improve their practices and strengthening his team’s investigation and monitoring of prisons and public mental health facilities.

RI Vice President Valarie Wafer – Virtual

Valarie has continued to serve Rotary in a number of international roles. She is an International Trainer, a member of the Host Organizing Convention Committee Toronto 2018, a representative of the Rotary International President, and is an elected member of the Rotary International Board for 2020-2022.

RI Director Jessie Harman – in person

Jessie Harman is Zone 8 Rotary International Director for 2021-2023. In her professional life, Jessie has held senior roles in the Australian University sector as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International and Partnerships).  She is also a non-executive director on several boards, including as President of the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra

Rachel Te Rau E Wha Petero

Ng ā ti Tamaoho, Ng ā ti Whawhakia, Ng ā ti Tahinga, Ng ā ti Te Ata

With strong Māori genealogy to her tribal lands and people of Waikato-Tainui, Rachel advocates and drives gender equity, diversity and inclusivity through her international leadership roles in governance, business and community development. Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Rise2025 transforming the lives of 100,000 Indigenous women. She is also the co-author of Take Your Space, a 'how to' book from 16 diverse global women sharing their inspiring success secrets across all areas of society.

Simon Wi Rutene

Simon is an, accomplished and decorated international athlete, company director, trustee, publisher and an enrolled barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Simon brings a breadth of academic training and various professional roles, combined with over 40-years’ experience, as an elite sportsman and governor. He is a four-time Olympian and flagbearer for NZ at the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympic Games.