Corinne Haines

Corinne’s contributions to New Zealand’s business and public sectors have been widely recognised. In 2016 she was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and was made a Fellow of Chartered Accountants ANZ. She also chairs Rau Paenga (formerly Otakaro Ltd), the Crown company delivering major infrastructure projects across the country. Her past roles include serving on the Ministry of Defence White Paper Advisory Panel and being honoured by the Champion Canterbury Business Awards.

Outside of her professional achievements, Corinne is deeply engaged in community and church life. She actively serves her local parish through leadership, hospitality, governance, and financial stewardship roles. Corinne’s ongoing dedication to service—both civic and spiritual—underscores her lifelong commitment to creating impact at every level of society.