Farewell Bronwen - Welcome Rob

Dame Bronwen Holdsworth is a well known and much admired member of the Tairāwhiti community who has been a trustee of The Sunrise Foundation since it began in 2014.

Bronwen is finance director and chairman of the Holdsworth Group, which includes industrial technology, farming, property and investment companies.

She said she felt the time was right to step down. “I always think organisations need refreshing - it’s good to bring in people with new ideas, skills, contacts and expertise.”

Bronwen recommended Rob Dymock for the role of trustee. “She’ll be a terrific addition to the board and has already done a tremendous amount on an informal basis for the last few years,” Brownen says.

“I will always be a great supporter and I’m happy to be involved at any stage.” Bronwen seeded a separate arts fund a couple of years ago and is always keen to promote it.

“I hope that art organisations and people interested in the arts will get behind it.

By contributing to the arts fund, you are giving to a perpetual fund that stays in the district.”

The Sunrise Foundation welcomes Rob Dymock as a new trustee. Rob has been on the grants committee for some time and having worked in the rural health sector brings her own set of skills and experience to the table.

“My nomination to the Sunrise board is such an honour,” Rob says.
“I look forward to making an ongoing contribution to this very worthwhile Tairāwhiti community foundation.”