Haere rā to departing Motu Board members Jo Wills, Lesley Haines and Dr Parehau Richards

Dec 12, 2025

A huge acknowledgement to Jo Wills, Lesley Haines and Dr Parehau Richards, who recently completed terms on our Motu Economic and Public Policy Research Trust Board.

 
Jo Wills was, in recent years, Chair of the board and provided us with calm governance, substantial insight into Wellington's workings, and amazing connections. Lesley was not just an excellent board member – she was also the Interim Executive Director of Motu Research, so her contribution was vast. Dr Parehau Richards brought to Motu Research her many years of governance experience in Māori, local and community organisations. Parehau is considered an authority on tikanga Māori in theory and practice. 

 
Ngā mihi nui, Jo, Lesley and Parehau, for your contribution to Motu Research and your belief in us.