Who we are

Hagley Oval is managed by the Canterbury Cricket Trust (CCT) who work alongside key stakeholders to maintain and operate this world class asset for the benefit of Christchurch City and our community.

Canterbury Cricket Trust

The Canterbury Cricket Trust is a registered charitable trust formed specifically for the long-term benefit of cricket in Canterbury.

CCT works closely with Canterbury Cricket association (CCA) but operates independently from it. The Canterbury Cricket Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees with our operations managed by a small team led by it’s Executive Manager. The members of the Board are all prominent businesspeople who share a love of cricket and have the ability to drive and realise a vision for the future of one of our regional and national sports.

CCT is responsible and/or has significantly contributed to the major projects of the Hagley Oval Precinct including the development of Hagley Oval, the construction of the Hadlee Pavilion, installation of the Hagley Oval lights and the construction of the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre, located behind the Hadlee Pavilion.

The first major project the Canterbury Cricket Trust was involved in, was raising funds for the Hagley Oval Foundation back in 2012/2013, to establish this international-standard quality ground. The success of this project has provided a permanent home for Canterbury Cricket and has enabled Christchurch to play host to prestigious international matches since it’s opening while establishing itself as the best cricket ground in New Zealand.

The Trust has raised over $20 million since 2014 for all the completed projects which has come from private donors, sponsors and funding grant organisations ensuring the facilities were debt free on opening, with the exception of an amount owing from the Lights installation which CCT continues to repay.

Our Board

The Board of Trustees

Lee M C Robinson MNZM

Lee is a senior partner of Saunders Robinson Brown lawyers and has been in legal practice with Malley & Co and now with Saunders Robinson Brown since 1978. He practices in commercial, property, and business law.

Lee has also acted for a wide range of sporting organisations and trusts, and has been a Code of Conduct commissioner for New Zealand and Canterbury Cricket since 1994.Lee is a trustee of a number of public and private charitable trusts in the health and sports areas of practice. He is a keen and active sportsman. Lee was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to the community and sport. More recently, Lee was inducted as a New Zealand Cricket Life member in August 2024. This is a testament to the significant effort that Lee has put into the various organisations and initiatives that he has been a part of with Canterbury Cricket Trust being one of the significant achievements.

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Peter C Guthrey FNZIM

Peter is Managing Director of family-owned Christchurch business, Guthrey Holdings Ltd, the parent company of various Tourism business including ANZCRO., Ski Express and the Queenstown Isite (visitor information centre) having offices in New Zealand, Australia, the US and UK.

Lee is also a trustee of a number of public and private charitable trusts in the health and sports areas of practice. He is a keen and active sportsman. Lee was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to the community and sport. More recently, Lee was inducted as a New Zealand Cricket Life member in August 2024. This is a testament to the significant effort that Lee has put into the various organisations and initiatives that he has been a part of with Canterbury Cricket Trust being one of the significant achievements.

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Jane Huria CNZM

Kia ora koutou katoa Ko Hohepa Huria toku tipuna Ko Jane Huria toku ingoa Jane is Ngāi Tahu and affiliates to Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance in 2012, Jane was made a Distinguished Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

A professional director for more than 30 years, Jane has broad-based commercial, crown, Iwi and not for profit governance experience. She has consulted on and taught governance nationally, as well as the Commonwealth Secretariat and a division of the World Bank internationally. Jane was a member of the inaugural Sport New Zealand board and has worked with the boards of many of the National and Regional Sport and Recreation Organisations.

The Honourable Sir John Hansen KNZM

KFormerly an Executive Judge, Sir John is the former Chair of Dunedin Venues Management Ltd, a former member of the New Zealand Cricket Board and the IRB Judicial Panel and has held numerous trustee positions throughout his illustrious career.

Himself a keen cricketer, Sir John played senior club cricket in Dunedin. Relocating to Hong Kong, Sir John captained the Kowloon Cricket Club and managed the Hong Kong national team during the 1980s. Sir John is a member of the International Advisory Board on cricket to the Craigengower Cricket Club Hong Kong. He is the past President of Willows Cricket Club in North Canterbury

Sam Davis

Sam is an owner and Director of Rubix; a project management consultancy with a national footprint that he helped establish in 2010. With a Master’s degree in Engineer Management, Sam has been working in the construction industry for more than 25 years, having led several of significant projects in the Canterbury region.

Sam has played cricket in Canterbury his whole life, up to premier level with High School Old Boys/Old Boys Collegians and has been a member of the Willows since its opening year in 1994; serving on its Board from 2014-2022. He is also a member of the Izingari Cricket Club (Sydney). Sam is also a keen golfer and a member of Clearwater Golf Club, and a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Trevor Thornton

Trevor Thornton is an independent company director, a Chartered member of the Institute of Directors, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Past sport administration roles include Chair of the Christchurch Stadium Trust, the Victory Trust Board (Lancaster Park) and Canterbury Cricket.

Arjun Gill

Arjun is a Director of his family-owned business, The Gill Group of Companies Limited. The Gill Group are Franchisor’s of the Little India Restaurants across New Zealand and also manage a property company.

Kevin Scanlan

Currently Director of Martin’s Mitre 10 Westport and Lumberland Building Supplies, he is also a director of the Westport News. Kevin is a life member of Buller Cricket and Buller Basketball, and has held a number of positions on Buller Cricket and is the current chairman. . He is also a trustee and chairman of the Buller Sports Alliance.

Stewart Harrison

Currently the Managing Director of Harrisons Quantity Surveyors, Stewart has spent over 30 years in the quantity surveying and project management industry. Stewart is a Life Member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors and it’s Vice President.

Stewart is a Trustee of the Halberg Foundation (Canterbury), and the Otautahi Education Development Trust, and sits on the Construction Advisory Committee concerning the delivery of various construction related courses at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

Malcolm Ellis

Malcolm is currently Manager of the Canterbury-Westland Branch of the New Zealand Law Society. He is probably best known for his outstanding contribution to Christchurch sport as a long time host of the Saturday Scoreboard Sports Show that was until recently broadcast on NewstalkZB in Christchurch.

Malcolm is an accomplished speaker and MC and is highly regarded as an astute judge of sport and sportspeople.

Kate Simkin

Kate is a Quantity Surveyor for Naylor Love, with nine years of experience in the commercial construction industry. She was born and raised in Hawkes Bay, studied Architecture and Building Science at Victoria University in Wellington, and moved to Christchurch to take up a Quantity Surveying cadetship with Naylor Love in 2016.

The projects she most enjoys working on are the community-focussed ones which are brought to life by passionate and dedicated individuals, like Youth Hub Christchurch for the Youth Hub Trust, and the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre for the Canterbury Cricket Trust.

Our Team

The Canterbury Cricket Trust is supported by a small, dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Trust. From administering memberships and maintaining the Hagley Oval facilities as building owners, to delivering events and initiatives that bring the Board of Trustees’ vision to life, our team is committed to creating a vibrant, well-managed environment for cricket and the wider community.

Canterbury Cricket Trust Team

Executive Manager
- Suz Pearce

Suz is the Executive Manager of the Canterbury Cricket Trust, bringing warmth, professionalism, and a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver a world class experience to all that visit Hagley Oval. Passionate about connecting people through cricket, she plays a key role in delivering the Board’s vision and creating a welcoming environment for members, players, and the wider community.

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Operational Support Co-ordinator
- George Latty

George works closely with Executive Manager Suz Pearce, providing valuable support across the day-to-day operations of the Canterbury Cricket Trust.

George’s practical approach and reliability make him a key part of the team, contributing to the successful delivery of the Trust’s activities and initiatives.

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Membership Co-ordinator

Our Membership coordinator is usually the first point of contact for our members, helping bring the Hagley Oval experience to life.

From being your warm welcome on match days to assisting with behind the scenes organisation, this role ensures members feel supported, valued and connected to everything happening at the Oval.

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Supporting our Community

Supporting organisations in our community is a key part of who we are at the Canterbury Cricket Trust. We believe in using the unique platform of Hagley Oval to make a meaningful difference beyond the boundary, and we’re proud to give back in ways that create connection, provide support, and offer moments of joy to those who need them most.

Each year, we partner with a charity to host a dedicated Charity Match at Hagley Oval, providing the opportunity for fundraising and awareness through a memorable day of cricket. In addition, our in-season charity programme invites a number of organisations to experience cricket in the Miles Group Members Lounge. These passes are gifted directly to individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. For many, a day at the cricket offers a welcome escape, a chance to create positive memories, and a reminder that they’re supported by a wider community.

Alongside this, we also run our Community Support Programme, where schools, sports clubs, and local organisations can apply for assistance to support their own fundraising efforts. Each year, we are proud to contribute by providing items for raffles and auctions, helping these groups raise vital funds for their important work. It’s another way we’re able to strengthen our connection to the wider community and support the causes that make a real difference locally.

Past Support

Betterman

Movember

Andrew Bagshaw Trust

Bone Marrow Cancer Trust

Cancer Society

Ronald McDonald House

Maia Health

Heart Kids

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue

Get Involved

Volunteering with the Canterbury Cricket Trust is a great way to be part of something special at Hagley Oval. As a small team, we often have projects and initiatives that we’d love to progress but don’t always have the capacity to move forward—this is where volunteers can make a real impact. From lending a hand with admin or event preparation, to helping bring new ideas to life, there are plenty of ways to contribute behind the scenes.

During the season, we also have casual work opportunities available from time to time for those keen to get involved on match days. If you’re passionate about cricket, community, or just want to be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more, we’d love to hear from you.