Robyn is Deputy Chair of Rātā Foundation.
Robyn is Director of Earthquake Response and Recovery for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Over her career she has held a number of directorships and trustee positions. She is currently a member of both the Lotteries Community Facilities Fund and Lotteries Significant Projects Fund and a Trustee of Ngā Hau E Whā Marae.
What motivated you to be involved with the Rātā Foundation Board?
I want to make a positive difference to communities across our four funding regions – Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and the Chatham islands.
What are you most passionate about supporting in the community?
I am passionate about social justice and supporting initiatives which promote genuine understanding of our New Zealand Māori culture and connectedness across social demographics. I see profound benefits will come from supporting innovative ideas that develop the potential and leadership of our rangatahi/young people.
What, to you, is one of Rātā Foundation’s greatest achievements and or projects?
I believe RātāFoundation is constantly seeking better outcomes through collaborative practice, continuous learnings and partnerships, and as a result has built stronger relationships within the community. The Foundation has also been aspirational with an ‘investment in the future’ approach.