TRUSTEES

  • Jon Tanner

    With over 40 years’ experience in the financial services sector, Jon recently retired from the Craigs Investment Partners where he was senior investment adviser, a former director, and he remains a shareholder.

    Jon continues to play an active role in the community, serving on various boards and as a trustee or director, while also spearheading fundraising initiatives for multiple organisations. Past and present, these include Halberg Trust, Donny Charitable Trust, Momentum Community Foundation, St Paul's Collegiate School, Mesh Sculpture Hamilton, University of Waikato Foundation, Hamilton Gardens Development Trust and the Waikato Regional Theatre.

     

    Jon's 1982 debut for the Black Sticks Men’s Hockey team ignited his passion for coaching and giving back to hockey. This led him to establish Midlands Hockey in 1998 and subsequently the Mavericks in 2024778. Additionally, he served as a board member for Hockey New Zealand and this led to playing a pivotal role from 2009 as the Founding Chair for the Hockey Foundation, to which he now returns.

    In more recent years Jon has focussed on establishing Coach For Life - a foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of youth sport coaches in New Zealand. He has also led the growth of Cure Parkinson’s NZ as both Chairman and in leading many of its fundraising initiatives.

     

    Jon was honoured to have received the Companion of the Queen’s Service Order in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list for his contributions to hockey. Furthermore, he was recognized with a Hamilton Civic Award for outstanding community service in 2014 and the Sport Waikato Hare Puke Award for Leadership in Sport in 2019.

  • Hilary Poole

    Hilary has held governance roles in the finance, food, sport, education, and not-for-profit sectors. This includes her current roles as a director of Creative New Zealand, director of Hockey New Zealand, and as a trustee of the Play It Strange Charitable Trust.

    Previous appointments include deputy chair of High Performance Sport New Zealand, director of Sport New Zealand, independent director of Prolife Foods and Martin Jenkins and as chair of Just Life Group, Diocesan School for Girls, and the First Foundation.

    Her executive roles include CEO of Hockey New Zealand, CEO of Netball New Zealand, and as a senior executive in strategy, marketing and operations at the Bank of New Zealand.

  • Jason Chandler

    Jason Chandler is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sports, business, and governance.

    Jason has a strong connection to hockey through his children, with his daughter achieving representative honors.

    His career spans roles as a professional rugby player and leadership positions in logistics, procurement, and sales, including founding successful companies like Procurement Partners Ltd and Customised Deliveries Ltd.

    He has held multiple board positions, including with Auckland Rugby and Blues Charitable Trust, showcasing his governance expertise.

    Jason’s achievements include driving revenue growth, cost reductions, team engagement, and strategic change management.

    His core values emphasize integrity, commitment, and innovation. Passionate about sports and mentoring, Jason brings leadership, commercial sensibility, and a results-driven approach to the role, aiming to contribute to the growth of New Zealand hockey.

PATRONS

When the Hockey Foundation was set up operationally in 2011, its establishment was strongly supported by five legends and huge supporters of hockey throughout New Zealand, who were appointed as patrons of the Hockey Foundation.

  • "I’m a great believer in the importance of sport and what it teaches young people. I’ve played and followed hockey most of my life and I’m truly taken with the foresight and commitment of Hockey New Zealand."

    Sir Owen G Glenn - Founding Patron

  • "I have no doubt that playing hockey, together with the fantastic coaching I had along the way, helped instil in me important characteristics such as determination, mental toughness, the ability to focus, consideration for others and especially the value of being fit and active."

    Anna Lawrence - Former Black Sticks Captain

  • "Hockey is a sport for the whole family from preschoolers to superannuitants. The sport provides for all, from those who just want to exercise and socialise through to those who aspire to be Olympians or compete at World Cups."

    Selwyn Maister - Hockey NZ Life Member & 1976 Olympic Gold Medallist

  • “The Hockey Foundation is aptly titled for its focus on grassroots hockey. The programmes delivered at junior and secondary schools provide the foundation from which players can progress to the high performance levels of our sport."

    Ramesh Patel - Former Hockey NZ CEO & 1976 Olympic Gold Medallist

  • "The experience gained, camaraderie developed and the highs and lows shared with team mates is what makes playing the sport so satisfying. The realisation that hockey can grow stronger through the development of this Foundation is a positive for the sport."

    Mandy Barker - Former Black Stick

MAJOR DONORS

Founding Patron
Sir Owen G Glenn


First Eleven Donors
Jon & Sue Tanner, Suresh & Kalpana Chimanlal, Laurence Family, John & Sharon Williamson, Boyd Family Foundation, Owen Daji, Scott & Sandra and Murray & Yvonne Loudon, Foodstuffs Owners Group (Midlands), Brian Drake, Craigs Investment Partners.


Gold Donors
John Cullen, Monckton Charitable Trust, Michael Bignell, Mary Devine, Craig Armitage,
Kylie & Michael Clegg, David Appleby.


Silver Donors 
Bill & Sue Shepherd, Rik Cutfield, Woods Family, Rowan Kingston & Jane Goulding,
David Appleby.