Sixtus Lodge is managed by The Sixtus Lodge Trust Board (STLB), a registered charitable entity in terms of the Charities Act 2005 (CC23087).
The members of SLTB are all volunteers, who contribute their time and expertise to maintain the Lodge and its environs to a high standard, and provide a unique, safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for all tenants.
Sixtus Lodge Trust Board
PO Box 1987
Palmerston North 4440
Secretary (Kirsten Otter): secretary@sixtuslodge.co.nz
SLTB runs Sixtus Lodge via regular business meetings (five meetings a year) and a number of scheduled working bees (usually four weekends per year) at the Lodge itself, to carry out cleaning, maintenance and property development.
Sixtus Lodge Trust Board:
The Trust Board is made up of an Executive Committee supported by the SLTB Council. Many of our Board are proud to have family connections to the original committee that first established Sixtus Lodge in 1976 -77.
See The Story of Sixtus Lodge
Patron: Lorraine Sixtus
President: Karl Gates
Immediate Past President: Bob Hurley
Secretary: Kirsten Otter: secretary@sixtuslodge.co.nz
Our Property Manager (Tod) coordinates the working bees and maintenance at the Lodge.
Our Booking Secretary (Hamish) is the first point of contact for a stay at Sixtus Lodge – he liaises with tenants about their bookings and helps sorts out any issues.
Contact Us
Members of the community with a love of the outdoors, and an interest in education and local tourism, are most welcome to join the SLTB. Prospective members usually attend several working bees, and sit in on general meetings, prior to being nominated to the Sixtus Lodge Trust Board.
Anyone who wants to support this unique community organisation is warmly invited to join Sixtus Lodge working bees. If you have skills in building, gardening, maintenance, painting, cleaning, tree planting, bush maintenance or just enjoy doing odd jobs, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Come along to any working bee or email our Secretary (Kirsten) for more information.
STLB Meeting Dates 2025
Wednesday 12 February
Wednesday 16 April
Wednesday 16 July
Wednesday 17 September
Wednesday 26 November (AGM) All meetings start 7pm. Venue notified on agenda.
Teachers’ Orientation Course
Latest course completed 13 – 14 May 2024
Next course 2026
Working Bees at Sixtus Lodge 2025
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 10 May
Saturday 16 August
Saturday 08 November At Sixtus Lodge; from 8am. Bring own lunch. Tea, coffee provided.