Board of Trustees Chair – Richard Aspinall

Richard Aspinall is a former student of both St. Johns Hamilton and St. Augustine’s Whanganui, He returned to Whanganui 3 years ago with his family, including two children currently attending Cullinane and another on the way.

Richard has a wealth of experience that he brings to the presiding member role. His professional background includes local school accounting and auditing, 20 years’ experience in government, with the property team at the Ministry of Education, Planning and Performance team at Immigration New Zealand, and supporting regional leaders with plans to improve the school transition system among the many activities.

Richard joined the board as a proprietors representative and presiding member in February 2024. He believes that every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and works to support the school develop students that go on to become outstanding members of the local community and wider world. He is committed to ensuring the school is a safe place for students, free from discrimination, inclusive and gives effect to the Treaty of Waitangi.

Richard also serves as the coach of her daughter’s football team, where he instils values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance in young athletes.