Two new trustees have been appointed to the board of the Bay of Plenty Community Trust _ the organisation that gives grants to community groups to strengthen the Bay of Plenty community.
The Associate Minister of Finance Dr Jonathan Coleman appointed Tauranga's Michael Christensen and Nigel McAdie of Taupo as trustees of BayTrust.
Their positions are effective from September 1, 2012.
Retiring trustees are current chairperson Mary Dillon of Tauranga and Peter Blanks of Taupo.
In welcoming the new trustees, Mrs Dillon spoke of the enthusiasm and drive that community groups inspire.