Governance Review
and Reform

“Jeremy’s insights and experience in assisting Lightning Hub around our non-for-profit structure and funding options helped us gain plenty of connections and opportunities to seek funding and partnerships to help grow what we do and build the innovation community here in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Now we are a fully registered Charitable Trust and on our way to success.”

Tristan Vine
Founder and CEO

“Please accept my sincere thanks for the time and energy which you have given to the school community during the years you have spent as a Board member. The skills which you have brought to the group, and the dedication with which you have applied your talents, have contributed greatly towards making St Brigid’s the successful school it is today.”

Keith Webb
Chairperson
St Brigid’s

“Jeremy’s extensive knowledge of effective governance in organisations and good financial practice was most helpful to the deliberations of this Committee. Subsequently it was his knowledgeable, pleasant and patient approach that was critical in persuading the various tennis Associations and Affiliates to support the six-region model for tennis in New Zealand. It was my pleasure to work with Jeremy on the Maiden Committee.”

Sir Colin Maiden
Chairman of Maiden Committee
Tennis New Zealand

“AUT has engaged Jeremy Bendall to facilitate Council strategic planning over the past two years.  He is a great facilitator.  Jeremy has challenged us to see our future clearly and strategically and then to plan for it.  With his encouragement Council better understands its governance role.”

Sir Paul Reeves
Previous Chancellor
AUT University

“Jeremy facilitated a series of workshops to develop a 5-year technology plan for the University. He was knowledgeable and used his extensive previous experience to draw on to guide discussion. He challenged peoples thinking and ensured the key issues were addressed.”

Liz Gosling
Director IT Services
AUT University

“The Council contracted Jeremy Bendall to initially review our risk management approach and recommend improvements consistent with good practice. Jeremy quickly attained an understanding of the Council’s business and worked with the management and governance to develop our risk identification, tolerance and management model. We have also utilised Jeremy’s skills in facilitating Council planning. The Council has retained Jeremy as we implement this model and ensure it is embedded into our strategic and business operations.”

Philip Pigou
Chief Executive
Medical Council of NZ

“Jeremy Bendall was engaged to develop a skills and competencies matrix for the new Board of Waitakere City Holdings Ltd in line with the company’s wider objectives and leadership role, and to review the establishment and accountability documents of the company.  

 

Jeremy’s knowledge and breadth of experience was invaluable to the Transition Board and to the Council. He ensures that the information he gathers is methodically and simply presented, is understood and he gives confidence to the decision makers both for the process and the outcomes. He is enjoyable to work with, meets expected timeframes and delivers agreed programmes.”

Darryl Griffin
Group Manager Democracy & Support Services
Waitakere City Council

“Jeremy Bendall presented a full day workshop on strategic planning to the management team of our Trust. The workshop gave great insight into the reality and importance of a strategic plan. Jeremy’s skill and knowledge helped develop the management team’s understanding of the importance of strategic thinking and planning. The workshop was extremely informative and productive, and I consider it to have been of great benefit to all. 

 

I also participated in a recent governance workshop that Jeremy facilitated for our board of trustees. I found this a useful exercise and it helped me with gaining greater insight into the governance process.  I would recommend Jeremy in either capacity.”

Peter Rutherford
CEO
The Supported Lifestyle Hauraki Trust

“Jeremy Bendall was asked to look at best practice Board Governance for the newly established Local Government Funding Agency. The purpose was to review what we had achieved to date and to look at gaps which if filled would improve our identification and management of both risk and opportunities. Jeremy very quickly understood our unique governance model by reading relevant documentation and overseas research and was able to use his local authority experience to highlight areas to work on. Our Board and management are grateful for his services.”

Craig Stobo
Chairman
Local Government Funding Agency

“Jeremy Bendall provided support to Wintec’s internal audit and risk functions over the past five years. With his expertise and extensive experience in risk governance, we are now in a much stronger position in these important areas. His handling of another recent assignment was excellent and added value in a complex decision process. Jeremy is a very positive and focused person to work with.”

Mark Flowers
Chief Executive Officer
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)