Our Board of Trustees

Dr Graeme Inglis — Chair of the Board of Trustees (Fare-well Trust)

Chair of the Board of Trustees (Fare-well Trust)

Graeme is a Chief Science Advisor at Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA). A seasoned science leader and strategic planner, Graeme has over 30 years’ experience in research, public policy, private consulting and tertiary education. He has led complex, multi partner programmes and worked closely with government and non-governmental organisations in Aotearoa, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, South America, and Europe. Graeme brings strong experience in governance, organisational strategy, fund raising, and relationship management. He is known for building trusted relationships across government, industry, community groups and Māori.

Graeme lives in the Marlborough Sounds with his partner, Jenny, two dogs, two cats, chickens, and a life-limiting condition. He is committed to the Trust’s mission of supporting people in the Marlborough Sounds to die at home—comfortably, with dignity, and surrounded by whānau—by helping the Board connect people, strengthen systems, and steward resources for compassionate, practical support.

Louise Edwards

Louise is an experienced professional director and Chartered Accountant with over 25 years senior management experience across several industries in Aotearoa NZ and overseas. In particular, she has held senior executive positions within the New Zealand financial services industry and is an experienced leader with a wealth of financial management acumen.

She is Deputy Chair of the National Provident Fund and, also Deputy Chair of the Government Superannuation Fund. She sits on the boards of Superannuation Investments Ltd, Mutual Funds Ltd and Airways NZ Ltd.

In conjunction with her busy work life, she has always maintained strong community sector links which includes her work with the Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust, JR McKenzie Trust, Marlborough Kaikoura Trail Trust, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, University of Canterbury Foundation, Good Shepherd NZ, Alzheimers Society and Victim Support.

Patrick Betty

Kia Ora my name is Patrick Betty, I am a company Director, Business owner and Technologist living in paradise that is Mahau Sound.

I have lived all over New Zealand originally from the Horowhenua educated in the Hawkes Bay and have resided in Northland, The Waikato, South Canterbury, Central and North Otago.

I have a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from Massey University in Palmerston North.

I have a confectionery Business in Oamaru and have been in the confectionery game since 1986, i.e., nearly 40 years.

I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively throughout New Zealand and around the world. However, nothing beats Aotearoa New Zealand.

We found a property in Mahau Sound in 2016 and decided this is where we wanted to live. The building of our house was finally completed and we moved in 2020.

I have known the team at Farewell Trust socially for a couple of years.
I have been at the bedside of my sister and Father and recently my wife in 2024 when they passed away.
It’s an experience like no other and to have people guiding you through the process of death softens the blow when it finally occurs.
To guide a family through the process the people must have amazing skills ie great communication, a great listener, non-judgemental, be gracious, caring, thoughtful, helpful and empathetic.
It takes a special type of person to guide a person and their family through an end-of-life scenario.
The Farewell Trust Team have got all the attributes needed in my view.

So when I was asked to join the board of Trustees, I had no hesitation in accepting.

As a Charity there will be certain challenges the Board will need to overcome BUT this will not change the operational side of the Farewell Trust which will continue to give support and care to the people of the Marlborough Sounds.