To tātou whakakotahitanga
our collective
Governing board & tumuaki group
Kindergartens Aotearoa is an Incorporated Society. The Governing Board comprises representatives from each of its 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, particularly as we have a new government in place. 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
Paul Geden
Deputy Chair
Board member, Kaitiaki Kindergartens - Northern Auckland
Tara Morrison
Secretary
Board member, Kindergarten Taranaki
Krissy Thompson
Treasurer
Chair, Inspired Kindergarten, Tauranga
Andy Pilbrow
Chair, Napier Kindergartens
Jocelyn Wright
Board member, Kidsfirst Kindergarten's
Martin Robinson
Chair, He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
Tumuaki Group
Tara Solomon
General manager, Kaitiaki Kindergartens
Peter Monteith
Tumuaki, Inspired Kindergartens
Helen McNaughten
General manager, Napier Kindergartens
Dawn Osman
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