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Treasury raised conflict of interest concerns on KiwiRail board

Reservations were raised about NBR Rich Lister Scott O'Donnell's appointment to refreshed board.

KiwiRail’s board has undergone significant change this year.

Brent Edwards Mon, 28 Jul 2025

Official papers reveal the Treasury had some reservations about appointing NBR Rich Lister and HW Richardson Group executive director Scott O’Donnell to the KiwiRail board.

It noted Rail Minister Winston Peters’ intention to appoint O’Donnell to the board but said in a May 6 briefing that it

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Brent Edwards Mon, 28 Jul 2025
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