As a previous TECT Board member I am delighted to see so many good community-minded people stand for TECT this year, including some well-respected younger women.
I do have a slight concern about so many of the candidates being on other philanthropic boards. I wonder whether having the control of so much money in the hands of fewer people is a good idea.
Some community organisations may feel that if one board refused them, others may be influenced against the application as well.
This concentration into the hands of the few would also reduce the pool of community expertise and diversity of opinion on the various philanthropic boards.
I think this would be a good discussion to have in the community as people are considering who to vote for in the next TECT election.

Frances Denz, Tauranga.