To tātou whakakotahitanga
Our collective
Governing board & tumuaki group
Kindergartens Aotearoa is an Incorporated Society and Registered Charity. The Governing Board comprises representatives from each of its founding member associations including those from regions where associations have amalgamated. The board meets regularly and receives reports from the Tumuaki (managers) Group. Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins the work we do.
Government relations and advocacy is a priority. Building on established political and agency connections is critical in order to influence policy settings and help shape a positive future for kindergartens and ECE. We have set up working groups to support staff across operational areas, to share resource and expertise, and to ensure consistency.
Governing Board
Daniel Wark
Chair
Board member, He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
Jocelyn Wright
Deputy Chair
Board member, Kidsfirst Kindergartens
Tara Morrison
Secretary
Board member, He Whānau Manaaki
Secretary
(previously deputy chair, Kindergartens Taranaki)
Krissy Thompson
Treasurer
Chair, Inspired Kindergarten - Tauranga
Dr Kath Cooper
Chair, He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
Tumuaki Group
Tara Solomon
Chief Executive | Kaiwhakahaere Matua, Kaitiaki Kindergartens
Peter Monteith
Tumuaki, Inspired Kindergartens
Jade Holland
General manager, Napier Kindergartens - Napier
Dawn Osman
Kindergarten Administrator Regional Team Lead, He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
(previously Chief Executive, Kindergarten Taranaki)
Amanda Coulston
Chief executive, He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
Sherryll Wilson
Chief executive, Kidsfirst Kindergartens
Gill Melvin
Senior teacher, He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
(previously Senior Teacher South Otago Kindergartens)