Our Board

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  Glenda Hughes

  Chairperson

  With an extensive background in law enforcement, media, and public relations, Glenda brings a wealth of experience to Pet Refuge. A former NZ Police officer, she has also worked in Parliament and as a lecturer in marketing, communications, and change management.

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  Julie Chapman

  Managing Trustee

  Julie is the visionary behind Pet Refuge and the well-known children’s charity, KidsCan, where she serves as CEO. With over 19 years of experience in not-for-profit leadership, she is a respected advocate for innovation and social change.

Glenda Hughes

Chairperson

With an extensive background in law enforcement, media, and public relations, Glenda brings a wealth of experience to Pet Refuge. A former NZ Police officer, she has also worked in Parliament and as a lecturer in marketing, communications, and change management.

Julie Chapman

Managing Trustee

Julie is the visionary behind Pet Refuge and the well-known children’s charity, KidsCan, where she serves as CEO. With over 19 years of experience in not-for-profit leadership, she is a respected advocate for innovation and social change.

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  Blair Edwards

  Trustee and Secretary

  Blair is the founder of Edwards Law, a specialist employment law firm with offices in Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. He brings extensive governance and legal expertise, contributing to a variety of not-for-profit, corporate, and education sector boards.

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  John Elstob

  Trustee and Treasurer

  John is the Director and owner of SVS Veterinary Supplies, a leading veterinary wholesaler in New Zealand. With extensive experience in the pet health sector, he provides strategic guidance and operational insight to Pet Refuge.

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  Andrew Higgott

  Trustee

  As CEO of the Lindsay Foundation, and organisation that has been a proud supporter of Pet Refuge from the very beginning.
  

Blair Edwards

Trustee and Secretary

Blair is the founder of Edwards Law, a specialist employment law firm with offices in Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. He brings extensive governance and legal expertise, contributing to a variety of not-for-profit, corporate, and education sector boards.

John Elstob

Trustee and Treasurer

John is the Director and owner of SVS Veterinary Supplies, a leading veterinary wholesaler in New Zealand. With extensive experience in the pet health sector, he provides strategic guidance and operational insight to Pet Refuge.

Andrew Higgott

Trustee

As CEO of the Lindsay Foundation, and organisation that has been a proud supporter of Pet Refuge from the very beginning.