ORGANISATION AND GOVERNANCE
Outward Bound is a not-for-profit Trust, established to create better people, better communities and a better world. Effective governance is therefore crucial to the ongoing viability and longevity of the organisation.
2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held for members at 10.30am-12.00pm on Saturday the 6th of December online via Teams Meeting. Please email governance@outwardbound.co.nz if you haven't received an email with a link to the meeting.
You can nominate yourself or another member to be appointed as a Guardian, here (link to Guardian nomination and consent form).
The criteria for members to be nominated is:
Has been a member for no less than five years
Has demonstrated active voluntary support and service to Outward Bound New Zealand
Download the OBNZ Guardian Nomination Form
Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday the 26th of November 2025.
OUTWARD BOUND GUARDIANS
The Board is responsible to Outward Bound's Guardians to maintain the values and ethos of Outward Bound.
Guardians
Chair: Bruce Cardwell
Guardians: Dave Tibby, Andrew Smith, John Patterson, Grant Faber, Brien Mahoney, Dick Hubbard, Helen Fletcher, Marina Adams, Glenys Coughlan, Marg Robinson, Tim Watts.
OUTWARD BOUND BOARD
The Board of Directors is responsible for the ongoing financial viability and business management of the Trust, taking into account the ethos and values of Outward Bound. The Board of Directors is responsible for appointing the CEO, who is delegated with the responsibility for the overall management, leadership and ongoing viability of Outward Bound New Zealand.
Board Members
Chair: Tim Watts
Deputy Chairs: Steve Hall
Members: Grant Faber, Roz Mexted, Amy Murphy, Jo Robinson, Iaean Cranwell, Delwyn Hart.