Philippa is a former triple world rowing champion, twice Olympic finalist, double Halberg winner and 2012 Inductee into the New Zealand Hall of fame. She made Whanganui her home thirty years ago, is married to Shaun, with two young adult children.
Philippa is a former radiographer, who now manages her husband’s Osteopath Business, is a District Councillor, a 4 Region’s Trustee, President of Whanganui Rowing and founder and Chair of the Mitre 10 MEGA Future Champion’s Trust.
A retired company managing director, Ron is well known for his many years' experience in sports administration and particularly for his involvement with cycling as a competitor, coach and administrator.
He has been cycling coach for four Olympic Games, four Commonwealth Games, seven World Championships and five Oceania Championships.
His achievements have been recognised with the Halberg Awards "Sportsman of the Year" Coach Award in 1989/1990 and 1998, and his naming as a Life Member of Cycling New Zealand.
Ron was also an inaugural inductee into the Wanganui Sports Hall of Fame and is an emerging talent judge for the annual Halberg Awards.
He had a ministerial appointment on the Sport Tribunal of New Zealand for 14 years.
Ron is married to Dorothy with 4 adult children.
Tania is the Chief Executive Officer for Sport Whanganui, one of 14 Regional Sports Trusts in New Zealand with Sport New Zealand being one of the key partners. She has a background in education and was Principal at Whanganui Girls' College for a number of years.
Tania is passionate about sports and physical activity, the health and wellbeing of the community and ensuring that every one has equal opportunities.
She has been on several Boards and Trusts and is actively involved in the local JP Association.
Tania is married to Shane and they have three teenage children, Sophie, Mollie and Alex who are all keen athletes.
Stuart has been involved with rowing administration locally and at regional performance level. He is a current member of Wanganui Lions and a trustee of The Whanganui Air Ambulance.
Stuart is married to Julie and they have 3 adult children, and currently 3 grandchildren.
Stuart's interests include Family, Travel, Wine and playing Pickleball.
A retired Chartered Accountant and Financial Planner.
He has held two ministerial appointments to boards and a number of directorships and trusteeships over the years.
He is married to Viv, a retired Occupational Therapist, and they have three adult children. His interests include campervanning, golf, walking and cycling.
Sarah and Hayden are the local owners of Mitre 10 MEGA and Columbus Coffee, they are passionate about Whanganui and especially sport, recreation and all things that make Whanganui a great place. In partnership with Sport Whanganui Mitre 10 MEGA is the major partner of the annual Tough Kids and Teens event held at the iconic Cooks Gardens – an event that attracts 2500+ local children and teens to participate to win, enjoy or just do something outside their comfort zone.
Hayden is a trustee of Sport Whanganui and Sarah is a member of the Whanganui Cycling Club, both are born and bred Whanganui and have participated in Rugby, Rowing, Netball, Equestrian and many other sports.
They are passionate about supporting Whanganui people to achieve on a national and international stage while also seeing children participate at all levels of ability.
They have 2 children, Hunter and Ella-Rose and interests include family, travel and enjoying the outdoors.
