Tania Simpson

Tania joined the Meridian Board in September 2021. Tania is currently a director at Tainui Group Holdings Limited and Auckland International Airport Limited, is the Chair of the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge and a member of the Deep South National Science Challenge. Tania is also a member of the Waitangi Tribunal and Deputy Chair of the Waitangi National Trust.

Tania has extensive experience in corporate governance, policy development and business having served as a director of Mighty River Power Limited for 13 years from 2001. She also holds the distinction of being the first Mãori director on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Board where she is currently the Deputy Chair.