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flag KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell is resigning early due to a conflict of interest with his Australian business roles, despite safeguards.

flag KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell is stepping down early on March 24, 2026, after less than seven months on the board, citing a new business venture in Australia. flag His departure follows concerns from board chair Suzanne Tindal over conflicts of interest tied to his roles in Dynes Transport Tapanui and HW Richardson, which supplies services to KiwiRail. flag A conflict-of-interest management plan was implemented, including recusals from meetings, restricted access to confidential data, and mandatory disclosures. flag Treasury confirmed the appointment was approved with safeguards. flag O’Donnell attended several meetings but recused himself from at least one. flag The board will formally recognize his contributions at its March 24 meeting.

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