The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation is fortunate to have an impressive group of dedicated trustees who are committed to the Foundation's objectives and their support to make Dame Kiri's vision a reality. The trustees are: | Trustee | | 
| Dame Kiri Te Kanawa ONZ, DBE, AC Founding Trustee and Chair. | 
| Stephen Dee Theatrical Producer and Arts Consultant | 
| Terence Dennis MNZM Widely regarded as one of New Zealand's finest musicians with an international reputation as a highly-sought accompanist. His performances throughout New Zealand and overseas have received high acclaim, and he regularly partners leading resident musicians and distinguished visiting artists in recital and recordings. He is currently Professor and Head of Performance Studies at the University of Otago Department of Music | 
| Diana Fenwick QSO Chair of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and trustee of many arts and charitable community organizations | 
| Ian Fraser OBE Formerly CEO of TVNZ and Managing Director of the NZSO. Currently partner in Fraser Griffin Wood, public affairs and communications advisers. |
| Paul Gleeson Producer and events management consultant. Foundation administrator | 
| Paul Harrop ONZM Chartered Accountant and Founder of the Aotea Youth Symphony and Aotea Sinfonietta. | 
| Rodney Macann Highly regarded NZ bass-baritone who had major operatic roles in New York, London, Berlin, NZ and Australia. He is currently National Leader of the NZ Baptists. | 
| Dame Cath Tizard ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE Former Mayor of Auckland and Governor General of New Zealand. (Deputy Chair) |
Sponsors
The Foundation has also been fortunate to be able to attract a small group of high profile sponsors who have enthusiastically lent their corporate name and contributed significant funds and resources to ensure the long term achievement of the Foundation's aims.
Paul Harrop & Company (Foundation accountants)
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