The Friends are delighted to welcome Katherine Baxter (pictured on left) as incoming president, after Kate Fortune stood down after three years in the role.

Katherine Baxter is a former deputy chief executive at the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, who has been a public policy consultant in retirement. Kate Fortune will continue on the committee as past-president.

Dr Caroline McDonald was farewelled at the AGM, having resigned from the committee. Two new members were elected: Dr Anne Phillips and Robin Anderson.