Edward Weller Ellison
Edward Ellison ONZM is of Ngāi Tahu and Te Atiawa descent, a highly respected kaumātua and farmer on the Otago Peninsula with lengthy involvement in environmental and iwi kaupapa. He is an accredited Hearings Commissioner with experience in a wide range of RMA processes in the South Island. He received a New Zealand Order of Merit in 2015 for services to Māori and heritage preservation, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from University of Otago in 2025.
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Updated 9 Feb 2026Edward Ellison ONZM is of Ngāi Tahu and Te Atiawa descent, a highly respected kaumātua and farmer on the Otago Peninsula with lengthy involvement in environmental and iwi kaupapa. He is an accredited Hearings Commissioner with experience in a wide range of RMA processes in the South Island. He received a New Zealand Order of Merit in 2015 for services to Māori and heritage preservation, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from University of Otago in 2025.
Current Charity Roles
Director
TAURITE TŪ LIMITED
Since Dec 2022
Trustee
Porirua Foundation
Since Dec 2022
Director
Remarkables Station National Trust Limited
Since Sept 2021
Treasurer
Whareora Trust
Since Nov 2014
Executive Officer
Otakou Runaka Buildings Trust
Since Sept 2009
Trustee
Otakou Runaka Buildings Trust
Since Sept 2009
Chairperson
Kai Tahu Ki Otago Charitable Trust
Since May 2008
Trustee
P.A.I 4 ASD Trust (Promotion of Acceptance and Inclusion of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Te Hapitanga o te Whakaaetanga Trust)
Since Jun 2007
Past Charity Roles
Trustee
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust
Mar 2010
Trustee
University Of Otago Foundation Trust
Jan 2008
Trustee
Downie Stewart Foundation
Aug 2007
Trustee
Queen Elizabeth The Second National Trust
Jun 2007
Unversity Council
University of Otago
Apr 2004
University Council
The Hocken Collection
Apr 2004
Director / Chairperson
Aukaha (1997) Limited
Dec 1997 - Nov 2024