Gerald Fitzgerald Wellington
Gerald is a senior partner in Wellington law firm Kensington Swan and a Taupo property owner.
Fishing and boating on Lake Taupo have been two of the "great pleasures of his life" and a desire to protect the lake for future generations motivated him to stand for the Lake Taupo Protection Trust.
He has 22 years' experience in legal practice, principally in financial services and complex property transactions.
He has a thorough understanding of financial markets and is familiar with the concept of nitrogen trading. Through acting for various trusts he is well versed in the legal and ethical obligations of trustees.
Gerald has acted for a number of large farm businesses and has an awareness of the impacts of farm practices on the environment and how various tools can be used to mitigate these impacts.
Having served on Kensington Swan's Board for more than eight years, he understands the role of governance and accountability to stakeholders of an enterprise.
He believes his ability to critically evaluate expert scientific advice will be an advantage in his role.
Fishing and boating on Lake Taupo have been two of the "great pleasures of his life" and a desire to protect the lake for future generations motivated him to stand for the Lake Taupo Protection Trust.
He has 22 years' experience in legal practice, principally in financial services and complex property transactions.
He has a thorough understanding of financial markets and is familiar with the concept of nitrogen trading. Through acting for various trusts he is well versed in the legal and ethical obligations of trustees.
Gerald has acted for a number of large farm businesses and has an awareness of the impacts of farm practices on the environment and how various tools can be used to mitigate these impacts.
Having served on Kensington Swan's Board for more than eight years, he understands the role of governance and accountability to stakeholders of an enterprise.
He believes his ability to critically evaluate expert scientific advice will be an advantage in his role.