New Chair and Trustees Appointed for Asia New Zealand Foundation 2026
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Hone McGregor as the new Chair of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, with Frances Valintine, Brahma Sharma, and Kenneth Leong joining the Board of Trustees. The new appointees bring diverse expertise to support the Foundation's mission of strengthening New Zealand-Asia connections. The appointments, effective from 1 May 2026, follow the departure of Chair Dame Fran Wilde and trustees Tina Porou, Carol Cheng, and Mitchell Pham.