How the Trust was formed
Back in 1993 as part of reforms to the electricity industry, the North King Country Development trust was established.
The act saw The Lines Company (Waitomo Energy Services Ltd) as the successor of the power board, and as part of the establishment plan the Trust was formed and funded to assist in the stimulation of
economic growth within the North King Country region.
The Trust is overseen by a board of six trustees who meet on a monthly basis, and each year the Trust makes funding available for the promotion of economic well-being within the region through application for either a interest-free loan or a grant.
Our current Board members
Our Board members are more than happy for you to contact them to discuss your business idea and point you in the right direction.
Max Baxter - Mayor Otorohanga District
Mayor of Otorohanga District since 2013 and on the Trust since 2016. Max actively promotes local business and the promotion of new enterprises in the Otorohanga and wider area.
John Robertson
Mayor of Waitomo
With knowledge, expertise and many years of experience in Local and Central government, John understands his community, and is proud of its resilience. John is keen to hear about any business who may be looking to opportunities to create employment in our district.
john.robertson@waitomo.govt.nz
Joseph Cammock
A lawyer with local firm Forgeson Law since 2010 and has been a Trustee on the Trust for one year. He moved to Te Kuiti with his wife and young family in 2015 and enjoys the lifestyle that comes with living in the King Country. He and his family love being part of the friendly local community.
Kyle Barnes
A local entrepreneur and businessman. Kyle brings to the Trust his passion for growing and developing business, as well as being the appointee by the Lines Company, with the directive of promoting business and economic development of our local area.
Bella Takiari-Brame
Bella is the Maniapoto Māori Trust Board representative. She is a Chartered Accountant and member of Association of Corporate Treasurers UK. She has over 16 years’ global experience in oil and gas and utility industries. She is the former GM Finance for WEL Networks and is passionate about Regional Economic development for job creation and increasing average incomes for the empowerment of Māori whānau.
bellatakiari@gmail.com
If you would like to catch up with one of our Board Trustees to discuss the Trust and opportunities offered, please email: admin@nkcdt.co.nz – including your email address and phone number and one of them will be in touch with you or you can email them direct.
