Phillippa Fourie

Phillippa Fourie is the Chair of the Woodhill Sands Trust, an organization that manages a significant equestrian venue in Auckland, New Zealand. Recently, she has been in the news due to the suspension of all equestrian activities at Woodhill Sands following an abatement notice issued by the Auckland Council. The notice requires compliance with regulatory and consent matters, which has led to frustration among the equestrian community. Fourie expressed her devastation over the situation, highlighting the trust's ongoing efforts to meet the council's requirements and the impact of the closure on riders at all levels, from grassroots to elite competitors.