Record of Proceedings

NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference (Incorporating Annual Meeting)

30 September to 3 October 2018

Rotorua Events Centre, Rotorua

Contents

Annual Conference Opening, Sunday 30 September 2018........................5

President’s Opening and Speech................................................................5

Formal Resolutions.....................................................................................5

National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2018 and the Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kāhui Whetū 2018..................................................................6

Financial Reports for the Year ended 31 December 2017..........................8

Resolution 1.............................................................................................10

President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Sunday 30 September 2018.13

NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarships...................................................................13

Early Childhood Education Scholarships were awarded to:......................13

NZEI Te Riu Roa Support Staff Scholarships.............................................13

Awards of Grades of Membership............................................................14

NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference, Monday 1 October.........................17

NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference, Tuesday, 2 October

NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference, Wednesday, 3 October..................23

National Secretary Address......................................................................23

Closing Ceremony....................................................................................23

Attendees at Annual NZEI Te Riu Roa Meeting/Conference 2018............25

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Sunday 30th September

9.30 am Registration opens

12.00 pm Table Leaders briefing

12.30 pm Tech Buddy Briefing

1.00 pm Pōwhiri

2.00 pm Annual Meeting

5.30 pm Annual Meeting adjourns

6.45 pm President's Dinner

Monday 1st October

8.30 am Opening

8.45 am President's Address

9.00 am Union Leaders Panel

9.45 am Morning tea

10.10 am Shaping the future of Early Childhood Education

10.25 am Mana Taurite

11.10 am Updates from Australia

11.30 am Kua tae te wā

12.20 pm Updates from the PPTA

12.40 pm Lunch and Hot Issues

1.30 pm Hui Session

3.00 pm Afternoon Tea

3.15 pm Pasifika Session

4.15 pm Kua tae te wā

Reflections on the day / Election voting practice

Day closesTuesday 2nd October

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8.30 am Opening

8.45 am From Issues to Action panel discussion

9.30 am New Educators' Network

10.15 am Morning tea

10.45 am Visioning the Future of Education

12.15 pm Lunch and Hot Issues

1.15 pm From Issues to Action - what can we do?

1.45 pm Discussion in Area Councils

2.45 pm Afternoon tea

3.15 pm Climate Change

4.00 pm National Executive Elections

Day closes by 5.30 pm

Wednesday 3rd October

8.30 am Opening

8.45 am Welcoming the New National Executive

9.15 am National Secretary's Address

9.45 am Commitment to Action

10.40 am Poroporoaki

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Annual Conference Opening, Sunday 30 September 2018

Powhiri

The 135th Annual Meeting of NZEI Te Riu Roa opened on Sunday, 30 September 2018 with a powhiri conducted under the mana of Te Arawa and the Hunuku o NZEI Te Riu Roa.

The meeting and conference was held in the Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, NZEI Te Riu Roa members and staff were welcomed by the Tangata Whenua into the auditorium.

NZEI Te Riu Roa members, whanau and staff were seated for this occasion when the exchange of korero commenced.

The formal process of the powhiri was concluded with karakia, hongi and manaakitanga.

Kaumatua Alex Waihirere opened the meeting with a mihi to all those gathered for Annual Meeting and Conference 2018.

The National President, Lynda Stuart, welcomed all to the 135th Annual Meeting. Following this Lynda Stuart welcomed guests present at the meeting, including Past-Presidents Louise Green, Judith Nowotarski, Bill Noble, Frances Nelson, and Ian Leckie.

Apologies were acknowledged from: Angelo Gavrielatos, Diane O’Sulivan, Correna Haythorpe, Chloe Swarbrick and Richard Wagstaff

President’s Opening

Speaker: Lynda Stuart, President NZEI Te Riu Roa.

The National President acknowledged members, staff and friends from NZEI Te Riu Roa who had passed away during the last year.

The National President talked about the significance of Pouwhenua. Pouwhenua was passed to the Pakeke for its journey around membership.

Members were asked to introduce themselves to others at the table. Members who are first timers were asked to raise their hands.

There was general information about the running of Annual Meeting and the fact that the meeting was “digital” was discussed.

Formal Resolutions

National President, Lynda Stuart, invited Louise Green and Rikki Sheterline to move the formal resolutions.

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Motion 1

Louise Green (National Executive) moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded:

That the formal resolutions be adopted.

Agreed

National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2018 and the Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kāhui Whetū 2018

National President, Lynda Stuart introduced the National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2018, Te Reo Areare Report to Kāhui Whetū and the Summary of Financial Reports to year ended 31 December 2017.

2018 National Executive Report

A video presenting the activities of NZEI Te Riu Roa was played.

Annual Report 2018

Motion 2

Louise Green (National Executive) moved, Raewyn Himona (National Executive) seconded:

That the National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2018 and the Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kāhui Whetū 2018 be received.

Agreed

The following members spoke to the motion:Name Area

Council/Branch

Comment/Question Response from National Executive

Zac Markham

Christchurch Pg15 Last paragraph statement about member subscriptions. questioning the amount of fees support staff pay. Why has the working group mahi taken 2 years, when do they anticipate the work will be completed?

Liam Rutherford – The fees working group met a number times in 2017. They considered splitting the fees into 10 bands as suggested, it wasn’t viable because it was very complex and costly. There are a range of issues, the work is challenging and complex and is continuing.Julie-Anne Roberts from the fees working group updated on a trial that has been run. She reiterated her personal

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Name Area Council/Branch

Comment/Question Response from National Executive

commitment to see the work through on behalf of Support Staff.

Caroline Mareko

Komiti Pasifika Wellington

Pg 20 Question to the National Executive apart from page 20 why does the report not mention Pasifika Education? Wants to see bigger commitment and endorsement from National Executive.

Phonderly Siohane – The Pasifika plan is reported on to National Executive, we are putting Pasifika at the table as much as we can.

Jordan Shallcrass

Christchurch Pg 10 - Teacher shortage, how do the relocation grants affect our current campaign?

Barb Curran – We have developed a plan with PPTA and NZPF. The Kua Tae Te Wa campaign tries to address some of the issues. This is very much an issue at the forefront.

Linda Jordan Manurewa Pg 15 Commented on the lack of progress around the subscription working party. Support staff are constantly asking me when is NZEI going to have some response around this and how can I assure them there is any progress? When will we know?

Lynda Stuart – There will be action from this working party in 2019.

DJ Goris North Shore Pg 3 Asked to be updated on Education House.

Lynda Stuart – This will be addressed in Financial Report.

Heather Kershaw

Rotorua Pg What benefits do we get from $200,000 spent on International Activities; what are they and what does this mean for members.

Lynda Stuart – Advised of our membership of Education International and various events NZEI have presented at and been involved in. Lynda offered to give feedback on any specific activities.

Kaye Weber Manawatu Pg 32 How will we ensure compulsory Te Reo in every school.

Ripeka Lessels Te Reo Areare – We will ensure we are the speakers of our own destiny. We need Maori speakers in mainstream schools. Te Reo Areare plans to ensure we are setting the direction.

Robin Taylor-Lyons

North Shore Pg 15 We need to continue to promote funding for

Byron Sanders – Agreed that Special Needs

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Name Area Council/Branch

Comment/Question Response from National Executive

special needs we need to reference “special needs schools” in our language.

Schools are a priority.

Kaye Hyams Christchurch Pg 20 Congratulated NZEI on progress on climate change but I questioned the need for glossy magazine being sent to all worksites. It seems a ridiculous waste of resources. Are there any plans to go electronic?

Liam Rutherford – Yes there is further work to be done and agreed with the suggestion.

Rongopai Kira

AT Kahuranaki

Pg 27 What has happened since and when will the next Mataurangi Maori Symposium be held?

Winnifred Morris – Some innovations have been adopted by members back at their schools, at this stage we don’t know when the next hui will be held.

Jude Karaitiana

Central East Pg 30 Can we promote the kapa haka allowance to allow for timely applications to be done?.

Merearihi Whatuira Te Reo Areare – We have to be notified who the kura involved are, then we can promote the allowances. This was the first time.

Motion 3

Louise Green (National Executive) moved, Raewyn Himona (National Executive) seconded:

That the National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2018 and the Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kahui Whetu 2018 be adopted as part of the record of proceedings of this meeting.

Agreed

Financial Report for the Year ended 31 December 2017

Chris Ussher, Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, attended during the Financial Report session, along with Stuart Trounson, Finance Manager NZEI Te Riu Roa.

Motion 4

Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) moved, Manu Pohatu (National Executive) seconded.

That the financial report be received and that the CPI increase to subscriptions of 1.6% be noted.

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Carried

Rikki Sheterline, Chair of the National Executive Finance Committee presented the Financial Report.

The following members spoke to the motion:Name Area

Council/BranchComment/Question Response from

National ExecutiveDJ Goris North Shore What sort of agreement do

we have with the new owner of Education House.

Rikki Sheterline – We have until 2021 to move out of Education House.

Barney Manaia

AT Tamakimaka Pg 44 Questioned the amount of the annual adjustments to membership fees.

Rikki Sheterline – These adjustments are rules based.

Karl Vasau Auckland What is NZEI’s plan for sharing information about the future of Education House?

Lynda Stuart – The information has been shared through Area Councils and NLG’s.

Ellie Mackwood

West Auckland Questioned about the surplus. Are we willing to have a hardship fund available for members?

Liam Rutherford – There is already the provident fund members can apply to plus options through Area Council Branches.

Zac Markham

Christchurch Pg 44 Questioned the need for increases being applied.

Rikki Sheterline – There would need to be a rule change to change these fee adjustments.

Etelagi Leilua

Komiti PasifikaAuckland

Pg 45 Why do we have a different number for Pasifika every year. What happens to the funds left over at the end of the National Fono.

Rikki Sheterline – There are no surplus funds left over after the Fono. The Fono is every second year, that is why the budget differs.

Dianna Dean Hokianga Salary increases for support staff are needed.

Acknowledged.

Glenys Brown

Kaipara Pg 44 Suggested an exemption to increases for support staff hoping National Executive would drop the increase in subs for Support Staff.

Rikki Sheterline – The rules drive the increases so this is not an option at this time.

Jeremy Hogue

Otago How much was Education House sold for?Rikki Sheterline sought advice.

Stuart Trouson Finance Manager – Education House sold for 9.3 million.

Kararaina Dobie

Opokiti There needs to be a hardship fund – further strike action is going to

Louise Green – In the first instance we are asking branches to

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Name Area Council/Branch

Comment/Question Response from National Executive

clean us all out. work with the people in their branch. There are other process and ways of getting support.

Motion 5

Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) moved, Louise Green (National Executive) seconded.

That the Financial Reports for the year ended 31 December, 2017 be adopted and included as part of the record of proceedings of this meeting.

Carried

Motion 6

Resolutions to Amend Rules and Policy

Resolution 1

Greg Patel (West Auckland) moved, Ellie Mackwood (West Auckland) seconded.

I move that the Rule 26.4 is amended to read:

The election ballot will be taken by means of a secret postal or electronic ballot of full members of the Institute. The National President will appoint an independent returning officer for the ballot. Each candidate may appoint a scrutineer.

The mover spoke to the resolution.The seconder reserved.

The following members spoke to the motion:Name Area

Council/Branch

Comment/Question Response from Mover/Seconder

Barney Manaia

AT Tamaki Makaurau

Acknowledged the work to put the motion forward. We are not structured the way PPTA is.

Anita Newland

Kaipara What is the percentage of members that voted in recent campaign votes.

Lynda Stuart National President – We don’t give out the percentages. We had high numbers of members voting in

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Name Area Council/Branch

Comment/Question Response from Mover/Seconder

recent campaign activities.

Rongopai Kira

AT Kahuranaki

We need to make decisions face to face. Against this resolution.

Jude Karaitiana

Central East I’m against the resolution we as Miro Maori make decisions face to face.

Zac Markham

Christchurch This resolution allows everyone to be involved I agree with the resolution.

Tute Porter-Samuels

Wainuiomata Speaking against the resolution because the rationale given does not address the issue. Members are not connected because they don’t read their emails or attend their branch.

Tom Alesana AT Motueka I want to know what the returns are from other unions. I’m speaking against this resolution. As leaders of the union we need to go out there and talk to our members and make sure they know how our union works.

Nick Hennepoff

Howick Commends West Auckland for the Spirit of the resolution. But is against the resolution, it may come down to who is the most popular rather than who is best for the job.

Lee Phillips Otago Opposed the resolution. People need to have an informed vote.

Winnifred Morriss

National Executive

We can’t compare with PPTA, their voting rate is under 20%, it won’t work with our structure.

Marion Brits Rotorua Oppose this resolution. Its not very practical, the point is making an informed decision through relationship and conversations.

The seconder spoke to the motion.

Lost

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Candidates for National Executive

The National Secretary gave a presentation on the implications of the current National President standing for re-election.

The candidates for National Executive gave speeches. The order was determined by ballot and was: Raewyn Himona, Mark Potter, Phonderly Siohane, Stephanie Lamborn, Barbara Curran, Byron Sanders, Julie-Anne Roberts, Tute Porter-Samuels, Viarginia Oakly, Lynda Stuart, William Knight, Spencer Woolrich, Liam Rutherford, Susan Poole and Tom Alesana.

The National President called Annual Meeting to order and announced that the formal business of our Annual Meeting was concluded. Annual Conference and Meeting for the 136th year will be held from 30 September to 3 October 2018 in Rotorua.

Kaumatua Alex Waihirere closed the day.

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President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Sunday 30 September 2018The President’s Dinner was held in the Rotorua Energy Events Centre, beginning at 7 p.m.

All those registered to attend Annual Meeting and Conference were also guests at the President’s Dinner.

The following invited guests were also present:

Dale Lee, Heather Houghton, Jill Christionsen, Cherie Taylor-Patel, Denise Tetzlaff, Graham Stoop, Grant Brookes, Iona Holsted, Jacoline Brink, Janet Quigley, Judith Eagles, Kathy Power, Leslie Hoskin, Lorraine Kerr, Mary Jones, Maurie Mulheron, Helen McMahon, Michael Stevenson, Muriel Tunoho, Paul Ferris, Pauline Barnes, Sam Huggard, Sandra Grey, Sharn Riggs, Tamati Coffey, Tim Smith, Whetu Cormick, Nicola Willis, Niki Kaye, Tracey Martin, Simon Collins, Richard Ninness and Michael Coup.

Past Presidents of NZEI Te Riu Roa:

Louise Green, Judith Nowotarski, Bill Noble, Frances Nelson, Ian Leckie, Colin Tarr and Liz Patara.

Apologies were received from:

Angelo Gavrielatos – Education International, Bill Newson – National Secretary E tū, Cathy Wylie NZCER, Clare Wells – NZK, Correna Haythorpe – Australian Educational Union, Diane O’Sulivan – President NZPTA, Glenn Barclay – National Secretary Public Service Association, Graeme Cosslett – NZCER, Grant Burns – Area Schools, Kerri Nuku – NZ Nurses Organisation, Kristine Bartlett, Sharon Keen – AIMS, Stevie Chadwick – Mayor of Rotorua, Welby Ings – Professor in Design at Auckland University of Technology, Minister Chris Hipkins – Minister of Education, James Shaw – MP, Jan Tinetti – MP, Kelvin Davis – MP.

Apologies were received from Past President of NZEI Te Riu Roa: Darrell Ward and Past National Secretary, Lynne Bruce.

The National President welcomed all to the President’s Dinner and announced the official part of the awards ceremony.

NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarships

National President announced recipients of the NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarships, followed by those who had been recognised as Associates.

Early Childhood Education Scholarships were awarded to:

Jane Mulholland, an ECE teacher at Annabels Kindergarten Darfield. Christina Rizos, Head Teacher at Owhiro Bay Kindergarten.

NZEI Te Riu Roa Support Staff Scholarships were awarded to:

Fiona de L’Isle, a teacher aide at Glamorgan School.Anne Stephenson Piper, a school librarian at Hutt Valley High School.

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Senga White, Librarian, Research and Learning Coordinator at Southland Boys’ High School

Awards of Grades of Membership

These awards were made by NZEI Te Riu Roa, the New Zealand Educational Institute, on the recommendation of the Honours Committee.

The award of Associate was presented to eight members in recognition of the high regard in which they are held and of the excellent relationships they have built with colleagues, NZEI Te Riu Roa members and other members of the education community.

Dianna Dean Hokianga Union ActivistJulie Engelbretsen Hutt Valley Union ActivistJudith Karaitiana Aronui Tomua Kahuranaki Union ActivistEtelagi Leilua Komiti Pasifika Auckland Union ActivistMarcia Martin Tauranga Union ActivistTute Porter-Samuels Wainuiomata Union ActivistColin Withers Wanganui Union ActivistO’Sonia Hotereni Aronui Tomua o Mataatua Professional

These will be presented at special ceremonies held by the recipients’ Branch.

A special Wahine Toa award was presented to four recipients for the work they carried out for pay equity. Awards were presented to:

Denise TetzlaffKathy PowerMary JonesJacoline Brink

The award of Fellow was presented to honour two members. The Institute awards the honour of Fellow to acknowledge the work of individuals at a regional and national level. There are two categories for the award: professional expertise and contribution, and union activism.

This award was presented to:

Judith Eagles, andLouise Green

Citation for Judith

Judy has been a member of NZEI since she joined at Teachers College, 43 years ago. She returned to her Whangarei roots with her appointment as Principal of Maungatapere School in 2000. She has held many positions at both Branch and Area Council level, being both Vice President and President of the Whangarei Branch and Property and Rural Principals representative to Tai Tokerau Area Council. She was also a member of the NZ Pilot of MOE Principals Development Centre, Project Director ICT and a member of the RTLB Cluster Administration Group.

Judy has been, and still is, an important link between NZEI members and Principals. She is also the Tai Tokerou Area Council representative to the Principals Council.

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On many occasions Judy has been on the appointment panel selecting student teachers at the local Auckland College of Education Campus and has visited the campus encouraging students to become members. She has encouraged and mentored local members to become activists within NZEI. For many years she has been on the committee organising the Whangarei Branch NZEI Graduation Ceremony for Beginning Teachers and Awards night, where she provided fresh flowers for floral arrangements that have added a beautiful touch to the event. Judy is always friendly and supportive and has a great rapport with our Branch Members.

Judy’s commitment to others goes beyond the norm and it is a pleasure to acknowledge that with the award of Fellow NZEI, Union Activism.

Citation for Louise:

Louise has worked in education for the last 30 years and has been a contributing member of NZEI for the last 20 years. In 2006 Louise was elected to the NZEI Te Riu Roa National Executive where she has remained ever since. She has been the Principals representative, National Executive liaison to Wellington Area Council, National Executive liaison to the Principals Council, NZEI representative on the Teachers Council and in 2015 was elected as NZEI Te Riu Roa National President. She is currently the Immediate Past President. She has been a member of the NZ Principals Federation since 1995.

She has been a part of the Minister of Education’s team to the International Summit on the Teaching Profession twice, Banff 2015 and Berlin 2016. She also represented NZEI at the Global Education Leaders World Conference in 2015.

As National President Louise led the “Better Funding, Better Learning” campaign that resulted in the overwhelming rejection of global funding by primary schools. She is heavily involved in and the commitment to the Joint Initiative between NZEI and the Ministry of Education.

Louise has forged close relationships and connections with sister unions and affiliated organisations to NZEI to progress efforts for a more equitable and socially just society. The positive relationships she builds and invests in are based on trust, honest and integrity. Louise has been a pillar of strength to NZEI; her unwavering determination and commitment has inspired many to join in collective action but perhaps more importantly, to be the best influence they can be in their various fields.

No matter what forum she’s on, Louise will always bring the purpose back to the children and their right to quality public education. The award of Fellow NZEI, Professional shows the value we all place on Louise’s contribution to children and to education in New Zealand.

The National President invited recipients present to the stage and everyone present to congratulate those honoured with awards with a round of applause.Kaumatua Alex Waihirere closed the awards ceremony.

The evening continued with Velvet Tones a band from Auckland.

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NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference, Monday 1 OctoberThe President, Lynda Stuart gave an opening speech to the conference.

Link to Opening Address

Union Leaders Panel

Sam Haggard (National Secretary, CTU) chaired the Union Leaders Panel. Panel members were:

International guest Dale Lee, President of West Virginia Education Association

Sandra Grey, President of the Tertiary Education Union

Muriel Tunoho, President of E Tū

Shaping the future of Early Childhood Education

Virginia Oakly, Sandie Burn and Manu Pohatu led the conference, through a presentation, on a renewed 10 year strategic plan for early childhood education. Members were asked to discuss in groups

a) Top 3 things for the government to do in the 10 year planb) Prioritise themc) What is the message for the government

Link to Presentation

Mana Taurite

Denise Tetzlaff, Kathy Power, Mary Jones and Jacoline Brink spoke about the pay equity journey and the success of the Support Workers pay equity claim. Members then told their stories about the reality of working as a Teacher Aide and what it means not having reliable and equitable funding for Teaching Assistants working with studentsECE Teachers also talked about what a pay equity claim would mean for women.

The elephant in the room for pay equity is funding, the government must provide the extra funding.

a) What will make the funding of pay equity an issue for government?b) How can we contribute?c) Three ideas for action or stunts

We are still fighting but we need to all be in the same waka

International Speaker

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Maurie Mulheron, Deputy Federal President, (Australian Education Union) spoke about what is currently happening in Australia. An educator, teacher, principal and unionist. He talked about the struggles, hopes and challenges facing education in Australia, NZ and the rest of the world.

Link to Updates from Australia

Kua Tae Te Wa

Members were asked to have a conversation to inform the National Executive decision about further action. Louise Green took members back over the journey which started at Annual Conference 2017. Members have rejected the latest offer and there have been a number of processes to identify the next option. Consideration is between a one day rolling strike or a two day consecutive strike. Today members need to decide what action will be taken back to primary teachers and principals.

Members discussed the question: Which option will: a) Put the most pressure on Governmentb) Keeps us strong, united and focussedc) Best supports our members that are struggling financiallyd) Allows us to escalate if necessarye) Is going to encourage the public to support us and demonstrates that children’s

education is our priorityf) Enable collective action that will unify our membership and send a strong

message to the Government?

Comments from members included:- People had questions around financial hardship- What would be the next step after a 2 day strike?- One day rolling strike would give the opportunity for further escalation- Need to think about the financial impact on teachers- Feedback from Taranaki – rolling strike best option- How are we going to ensure financial support is consistent across the country –

NZEI will send out information to branches and Area Councils and we will ask other unions what they have done to support their members

- Neither option is good but the crisis in education needs addressing- Suggest that areas could support other areas by wearing the colours of the area

on strike- People who support the 2 day strike will support a rolling strike but perhaps not

the other way around- How can we rely on Novopay about when the deduction of pay is spread into

two pay periods - this will be the Secretary of Educations call.

PPTA

Jack Boyle, PPTA President spoke about how much things have changed since this time last year.

Link to Update from PPTA

Hui Session

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The Hui session was opened by Raewyn Himona. She introduced the two story tellers Te Kahureremoa and Khali students from Te Whare Tapere the school of Maori performing arts. Through taonga puoro, karetao and waiata (traditional Maori instruments, puppetry and song) their stories are brought to life. Timotimo deliver an interactive learning experience for primary school students.

Tiri Bailey then led a session around Te Tiriti o Waitangi Te Haerenga. Members were shown a video clip which is used to start conversations with people about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Link to hui session

Pasifika Session

Caroline Mareko welcomed Annual Conference to the Pasifika session. Phonderly Siohane welcomed conference guest Joshua Iosefo. Joshua is an award-winning film director and recent graduate from Auckland University of Technology where he completed his Bachelor and Post-Graduate Diploma in Communication. He is known for his Spoken Word poem ‘Brown Brother’. He has had an extensive career as a motivation speaker.

Voting Practice

This year, voting was conducted electronically. Members were introduced to the procedure and then took part in a mock vote.

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NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference, Tuesday 2 OctoberTuesday morning began with Sector Breakfasts at 7.00am, followed by a karakia and waiata, led by Koro Toma.

Panel Discussions

Welby Ings, Professor in Design at Auckland University of Technology

Raewyn Himona introduced the panel of Prof Welby Ings and Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch.

Speaker: Both Dr. Melanie Rewai-Couch and Dr. Welby Ings are here to chat with us about their experiences in making change. Melanie has done amazing work with Māori medium education and Welby is an educator, author, designer, illustrator, and film maker with a creative (and disruptive) specialty. Today, they are going to inspire you to take your ideas, to iterate them, to refine them, and transform them into tangible actions that will create change.

Melanie Rewai-Couch gave presentation.

Link to Presentation

Members were then able to ask Melanie questions.

Welby Ings gave presentation.

Link to Presentation

Members were then able to ask Welby questions.

Raewyn Himona thanked the presenters.

New Educators Network

The NZEI Te Riu Roa New Educators Network is made up of ECE and Primary student and beginning teachers from across Aotearoa. This year, the New Educators Network explored a range of different ways to exercise their voice.

Visioning the Future of Education

Maryann Hainsworth, Louise Green and Mark Potter lead a session as follows:

Think – What has really inspired you, what has challenged youPair –Talk to another person about your reflections. Identify similarities, differencesShare – The most important reflections with the whole table

As a group identify and record:- The 3-4 factors to consider in the short term vision- The 3-4 factors to consider or the longer term vision

What do we want children who are entering ECE now to know, feel and be able to do by the time they finish their schooling?

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What will we need in order to achieve our visions for our tamariki?

Bringing it all Together – PurposeThe purpose of this session is to draw our discussion together in a coherent way that works for the whole education sector

Bringing it all TogetherAs a group identify priorities and big ideas to be captured in our vision to guide our ongoing work

From Issues to Action

Area Council Chairs Tute Porter-Samuels from Wellington and Lee Phillips from Otago with Laures Park, Matua Takawaenga from National Office.

Building the Union in the 21st Century

We need to Build Grow and Win- Building our capability and capacity- Grow our membership- Win outcomes that align with member expectations

Miro Maori – Matauranga Tuhaha- Te Pae Tawhiti – Vision- Whakapapa – Background- Kawa – Mission statement- Tikanga – Goals

Workshop Process1. Talk at your tables to narrow down the challenges2. Choose the 3 biggest challenges you’ve heard at Conference3. Write your challenges, one per post-it note, on the worksheets on your table

Climate Change

Liam Rutherford, Manu Pohatu, Paul Goulter and Laures Park presented.

Link to Presentation

Manu Pohatu started this conversation – what is the impact of Climate Change?Laures Park spoke about – What is a Maori name for Climate Change – Maui Paul Goulter discussed the Just Transition for NZ- a key requirement of the Paris AgreementOur members are affected when their communities are affected – changes in Taranaki arising from ceasing new oil and gas exploration is an example.Liam Rutherford reported back on our own house. NZEI worked with the Sustainable Trust – we initially got an “E” grade but we have moved from 97% landfill to 17%.We are now a A- gradeHow will your Area Council and Branches support NZEI to be carbon neutral?

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Today we are launching an online community tinyurl.com/nzeicc2018 or facebook page Climate Action for educators.

Annual Meeting – Elections

The National President announced that Annual Meeting was in session and standing orders applied.

Annual Meeting elections started with naming the Te Reo Areare representatives for 2019/2020 on National Executive: Paeone Goonan, Raewyn Himona and Manu Pohatu.

The meeting was handed over to Paul Goulter, National Secretary as the current National President, Lynda Stuart, was standing for office.

Election results were:

President: Lynda Stuart 216, Liam Rutherford 144

Senior Executive Member two members nominated:a) Colin Tarr – Nominated Winnifred Morris, Seconded Ripeka Lesselsb) Louise Green – Nominated Michelle Ryan, Seconded Tute Porter-Samuels

Senior Executive Member: Louise Green 260, Colin Tarr 101Vice President: Liam Rutherford 213, Raewyn Himona 119, Virginia Oakly 28Primary Principal Sector: Mark Potter (uncontested)Primary Teaching Sector: Tute Porter-Samuels 157, Barb Curran 57, Tom Alesana 56, Phonderley Siohane 47, Stephanie Lamborn 22, Spencer Woolrich 18Early Childhood Sector: Virginia Oakly 220, William Knight 136Support Staff Sector: Susan Poole 234, Julie-Anne Roberts 122Executive Members: Tom Alesana 234, Phonderley Siohane 221, Byron Sanders 204, Barb Curran and William Knight were tied with 161 votes. Julie-Anne Roberts 122, Stephanie Lamborn 109, Spencer Woolrich 56. Under the rules when there is a tie the name is drawn from the lot. Barb Curran was duly elected.

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NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference, Wednesday 3 OctoberJordan Kaie led the karakia.

Annual Meeting resumed with welcoming the new National Executive. The members elected for 2019/2020 are:Lynda Stuart – President Liam Rutherford – Vice PresidentLouise Green – Senior Executive MemberMark Potter – Primary Principal SectorTute Porter-Samuels – Primary Teaching SectorVirginia Oakly – Early Childhood SectorSusan Poole – Support Staff SectorTom Alesana – Executive MemberPhonderley Siohane – Executive MemberBryon Sanders – Executive MemberBarb Curran – Executive Member

The National President and conference also acknowledged previous National Executive; Colin Tarr, Rikki Sheterline and Winnifred Morris.

Rikki Sheterline addressed Annual Meeting on behalf of non-returning National Executive.

National Secretary Address

The National President welcomed Paul Goulter to speak to Annual Meeting.

Paul Goulter, National Secretary, spoke about the main challenges facing Quality Public Education

Link to National Secretay Address

Commitment to Action

Lynda asked members to commit to 2019 as the year “of the win”. We have waited too long. We are angry. We need to take our anger and frustration and move it into cold, hard steely determination to win. There is “No calvary coming over the hill, we are the calvary”

Members were asked to make a hoe (paddle) for our waka, sharing- Who you’re going to lead- What you’re going to lead- When you’re going to lead

Show us how you navigate together. Take a video and share it on the website. Can we navigate together as a union?

How do we navigate together - photos

Closing Ceremony

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The National President gave dates for next year’ conference 29 September – 2 October 2019 in Rotorua. She thanked everyone for their contribution to a successful conference and passed over to the Pakeke for the poroporoaki and finished with karakia.

Presentation from Angelo Gavrielatos ?

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Attendees at Annual NZEI Te Riu Roa Meeting/Conference 2018

First Name Surname Area Council Attendance Type

Kaaren Hirst Auckland Area Council ChairJulie-Anne Roberts Counties Manukau Area Council ChairJude Karaitiana Central East Area Council ChairKay Schimanski Murihiku Area Council ChairTute Porter-

SamuelsWellington Area Council Chair

Ramona Taogaga Taranaki Area Council ChairVera Pawson Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty Area Council ChairGlenys Murphy Te Haunui Central Area Council ChairHita Foster Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiArea Council Chair

Kirsten Dolfing Taitokerau Area Council ChairPauline Trathen Waitaha Canterbury Area Council ChairLee Phillips Otago Area Council ChairRon Creigh

SmithWaikato Area Council Chair

Christina Loye Nelson Area Council ChairRikki Sheterline Te Haunui Central National ExecutiveLiam Rutherford Te Haunui Central National ExecutiveColin Tarr Wellington National ExecutiveSusan Poole Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty National ExecutiveMark Potter Wellington National ExecutiveWinnifred Morris Te Haunui Central National ExecutiveLouise Green Wellington National ExecutiveVirginia Oakly Nelson National ExecutivePhonderly Siohane Auckland National ExecutiveBarbara Curran Waitaha Canterbury National ExecutiveByron Sanders Otago National ExecutiveLynda Stuart Wellington National ExecutiveRaewyn Himona Waitaha Canterbury National Executive |

Te Reo AreareManu Pohatu Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiNational Executive | Te Reo Areare

Zoë Brown Taitokerau ObserverShylah Robinson Taitokerau ObserverNgaraina Brooks Taranaki ObserverRewi Pene Murihiku ObserverLayla Rask Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiObserver

Janice Millar Te Haunui Central ObserverDianne Wright Waikato ObserverKeely Leilua Auckland Observer

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Margaret Roche Wellington ObserverSteven Wallace Wellington ObserverWayne Goodley Central East ObserverShane Pahi Taitokerau ObserverNina Rheman Auckland ObserverMax Thompson Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiObserver

Terri-Anne Roberts Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Observer

Hazel Seager Waikato ObserverTipene Walker Waitaha Canterbury ObserverDonna Moses

HeeneyOtago Observer

Mary Irwing Waikato ObserverSusan Macdonald Te Haunui Central ObserverErina Tūhakaraina Nelson ObserverJayne Matetaka Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiObserver

Jane Macdonald Taranaki ObserverKaren Harper Waikato ObserverElaine Kautai Counties Manukau ObserverJo Derham Waikato ObserverJasmine Gow Waitaha Canterbury ObserverManu Kerehoma Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty ObserverJosephine Tai Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiObserver

Kim Abrahamson Waikato ObserverSandie Burn Nelson ObserverOhorere Anderson Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiObserver

Paora McGruer Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Observer

Jasmine Henare Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Observer

Juanita Hollaway Central East ObserverPiripi Findlay Central East ObserverMissy Clarke Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiObserver

Poly Haunui Taitokerau ObserverSerena Lewis Wellington ObserverMarie Te Huia-

WarrenWaikato Observer

Kaye Webber Te Haunui Central Presidential AllocationJuliette ridge Taitokerau Presidential AllocationPaul Johnson Taranaki Presidential AllocationSuzi Rasmussen Taitokerau Presidential AllocationMonique Jansonius-

AlbersTaranaki Presidential Allocation

Eleanor Haydn Auckland Provisional Member

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Benjamin Williams Counties Manukau Provisional MemberLionel Haldane Taranaki Provisional MemberAmie Jones Wellington Provisional MemberJessica Allan Wellington Provisional MemberNaomi Smith Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiProvisional Member

Lisa Smithson Taitokerau Provisional MemberVictoria Lind Te Haunui Central Provisional MemberPuhi Hauwaho Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiProvisional Member

Deb Middleton Te Haunui Central Provisional MemberJennifer Postles Waitaha Canterbury Provisional MemberMaria Price Otago Provisional MemberAlexia Cochrane Waikato Provisional MemberKate Knight Murihiku Provisional MemberTiana Offner Waikato Provisional MemberSophie Gibson Nelson Provisional MemberRuth Beuke Nelson Provisional MemberClare Hannam Counties Manukau Provisional MemberAshneel Prasad Auckland Provisional MemberAsilika Aholelei Auckland RepresentativeMele Nemaia Auckland RepresentativeJulie Cooney Auckland RepresentativeClaire Hunt Auckland RepresentativeDonna Mason Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeCarol Spedding Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeAlan James Counties Manukau RepresentativeLeigh Duncan Auckland RepresentativeKamrul Jalil Auckland RepresentativeZara Jackson Counties Manukau RepresentativeErin Steel Taitokerau RepresentativePearl Lene Auckland RepresentativeParusi Lemalu Counties Manukau RepresentativeMoana Rangi Auckland RepresentativeFlorence Vea Counties Manukau RepresentativeFlrorrin Keni Auckland RepresentativeAlexandra Kemplen Auckland RepresentativeKristen Stevenson Auckland RepresentativeGlenys Brown Taitokerau RepresentativeZachary Markham Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeAnita Newland Auckland RepresentativeJustine Gamble Taitokerau RepresentativeJeanenne Milne Taranaki RepresentativeStacey Mat Counties Manukau RepresentativeJordan Whakaruru Counties Manukau RepresentativeNoah Meggitt Counties Manukau RepresentativeKaree Boswell Counties Manukau Representative

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Adriana Maroc Auckland RepresentativeGrant Kibblewhite Counties Manukau RepresentativeLisa Johnston Murihiku RepresentativeDelwyn Baird Taitokerau RepresentativeDesmond Tioke Murihiku RepresentativeJason Downes Counties Manukau RepresentativeMehnaz Nisa Counties Manukau RepresentativeGina Lesoa Counties Manukau RepresentativeMavis Whaanga Counties Manukau RepresentativeJodi Harrison Counties Manukau RepresentativeDiana Tregowoth Counties Manukau RepresentativeGeorge Tamarua Auckland RepresentativeGemma Lynch Murihiku RepresentativeJena King Murihiku RepresentativeKarina Balderston Auckland RepresentativeBronwyn Selwyn Auckland RepresentativeManpreet Dhaliwal Counties Manukau RepresentativeYlonda Hancock Counties Manukau RepresentativeRene'e O'Dea Counties Manukau RepresentativeLouisa McDonald Murihiku RepresentativeGreg Patel Auckland RepresentativeMarnie Heng Auckland RepresentativeNic Hennephof Counties Manukau RepresentativeDianna Dean Taitokerau Representativetony Nemaia Auckland RepresentativeLarissa Pool Waikato RepresentativeAndrea Bing Te Haunui Central RepresentativeGeorge Cass Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeDianne Collins Waikato RepresentativeRongopai Kira Central East RepresentativeSheryle Beckham Taitokerau RepresentativeWilliam Knight Central East RepresentativeJanice Shramka Wellington RepresentativeSuzanne Rogers Central East RepresentativeRachel Niven Central East RepresentativeEtelagi Leilua Auckland RepresentativeKarl Vasau Counties Manukau RepresentativeHelen Hansen Te Haunui Central RepresentativeLisa Geraghty Wellington RepresentativeDoris Theresa

Lake Wellington Representative

Theodora Taitua Counties Manukau RepresentativeJoanne Beldham Waikato RepresentativeSteph Lamborn Wellington RepresentativeMadeleine Mills Wellington RepresentativeCarl Pynenburg Wellington RepresentativeRachel Johnston Wellington Representative

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Chantel Lyons Wellington RepresentativeRosemary Dear Wellington RepresentativeSose Annandale Wellington RepresentativeHannah Anderson Wellington RepresentativeMaryann Hainsworth Wellington RepresentativeChris Stuart Wellington RepresentativeJo Redmond Wellington RepresentativeLotoga Meafou Wellington RepresentativeAlyse Campbell Wellington RepresentativeKrys Wishnowsky Wellington RepresentativeDianne Khan Wellington RepresentativeJill Wilks Wellington RepresentativeRobert Henderson Wellington RepresentativeNadia Matehaere

Taylor-Edwards

Wellington Representative

Linda Jordan Counties Manukau RepresentativeChloe Lundie-

HodgeWellington Representative

Kane O'Connell Wellington RepresentativeHelene Tihanyi Wellington RepresentativeMaisie Chilton

TresslerWellington Representative

Frances Carrell Central East RepresentativeRenee Hiko Central East RepresentativeTracey Wooley Auckland RepresentativeCarol McCormack Auckland RepresentativeMoreen Dutt Auckland RepresentativeSpencer Woolrich Auckland RepresentativeSandy Good Counties Manukau RepresentativeSue Nimmo Te Haunui Central RepresentativeJosephine Westley Nelson RepresentativeJosie Robinson Counties Manukau RepresentativeFiona McKenzie Taranaki RepresentativeChristina Morse Taranaki RepresentativeDebbie Drake Taranaki RepresentativeJanine Ritchie Taranaki RepresentativeWendy Watson Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeLisa Williams Central East RepresentativeViolet Smith Central East RepresentativeClaire Scott Central East RepresentativeSharon Jane Central East RepresentativeStephanie Callis Te Haunui Central RepresentativeKristy Ferguson Murihiku RepresentativeCarmen Holder Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeTina Hodgson Taitokerau RepresentativeBarney Manaia Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

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Trish Hunt Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativePaul Hunt Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeSandra Clark Waikato RepresentativeLanne Jensen Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Jenni Beaven Central East RepresentativeAmanda McLean Central East RepresentativeBetty Sakalia Auckland RepresentativeRia Millan Wellington RepresentativeCaroline Mareko Wellington RepresentativeSue Kenny Te Haunui Central RepresentativeLynette Tutty Te Haunui Central RepresentativeHeather Rayner Te Haunui Central RepresentativeHeather McIvor Te Haunui Central RepresentativeAndrew Turner Te Haunui Central RepresentativeSevai Tolovae Auckland RepresentativeKirita Auva'a-Key Auckland RepresentativeAdele Auva'a-Key Auckland RepresentativeHamish Hislop Taranaki RepresentativeJen Takuira Waikato RepresentativeKararaina Dobie Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Anna Anderson Waikato RepresentativeTracey Hall Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeMolavia Pulupuna Counties Manukau RepresentativeDesirei Davis Taitokerau RepresentativeJackie Hawthorne Auckland RepresentativeRobyn McNab Auckland RepresentativeJan Rhoades Auckland RepresentativeBarbara Mcilroy Auckland RepresentativeRobin Taylor-

LyonsAuckland Representative

Stephanie Thompson Auckland RepresentativeLynn Pillay Auckland RepresentativeChrissy Dunye Auckland RepresentativeDJ Goris Auckland RepresentativeCherie Gurney Auckland RepresentativeRegina Nengerman Taitokerau RepresentativeNikola Patrick Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Vanessa Millar Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeLisa Tuaiti Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Andrea Katsipis Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeTracey Burgess Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeClaire McKenzie Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeDawn Anderson Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeCharlotte McCone Waitaha Canterbury Representative

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Deborah Davids Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeKelly Sullivan Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeSandy Hix Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeStacey Chapman Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeAudrey Agnew Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeJane McMillan Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeCaro Bopp Otago RepresentativeMargie Askin-Jarden Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativePatricia Davis Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativePatricia Lindsay Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeElizabeth Murray Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeLeana Walker Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeGeorge Pearce Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeAaron Richards Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeJan Lee Otago RepresentativeBelinda Hoad Otago RepresentativeKathryne Tofia Otago RepresentativeTracey Te Tai Taitokerau RepresentativeTiraroa Toki Otago RepresentativeRau Timoti Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeJess Coad Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeJade Tonks Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeSamantha Linwood Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeCezarne Rodgers Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeSkye Trotter Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeNicholas Shimasaki Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeArlene Wilkins Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeShannon Hawkins Otago RepresentativeChristine Rainbow Otago RepresentativeJen Davy Otago RepresentativeJen Bennett Otago RepresentativeVicki Latimer Otago RepresentativeSandy Hastings Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeHeather Kershaw Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeDavida Marshall Wellington RepresentativeElizabeth Heslin Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeJessica Brown Auckland RepresentativeEllie Mackwood Auckland RepresentativeTina-Louise McKenna Te Haunui Central RepresentativeMichelle Ryan Waikato RepresentativeKahurangi Robson Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Paul Butterworth Nelson RepresentativeHeidi Newland Nelson RepresentativeHannah Choat Wellington RepresentativeSophia Takimoana Nelson RepresentativeMarisa Bruan Otago Representative

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Jeremy Hogue Otago RepresentativeStacey Ashley Nelson RepresentativeCathy-Ann Scoon Nelson RepresentativeRangimokai Knuckey Taranaki RepresentativeCiara Belcher Nelson RepresentativeSally Wooller Taranaki RepresentativeSue Page Taranaki RepresentativeKat Rayson Nelson RepresentativeJaz Clark Nelson RepresentativeJohn Brooker Waikato RepresentativeKelly Mills Auckland RepresentativeKerryn Hintz Waikato RepresentativeSusan Fraser Auckland RepresentativeKaye Annabelle Auckland RepresentativeLorna Kennedy Waikato RepresentativeErin Moore Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativePatricia Weaver Nelson RepresentativeBarry Townrow Nelson RepresentativeMarcia Waikato Wellington RepresentativeJane Corcoran Taranaki RepresentativeRachel Johnson Counties Manukau RepresentativeElieen Raynel-

HaineWaikato Representative

Lesley Blackford Waikato RepresentativeDiana Choat Waikato RepresentativeAnne Stephenson

PiperWellington Representative

Simmone McKat Central East RepresentativeDan Priest Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeDana Turnbull Murihiku RepresentativeKaye Hyams Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeAdam Tamariki Counties Manukau RepresentativeLisa Woodward Te Haunui Central RepresentativeRobbie Timo Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeAnnette Hills Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeMichele Hughes Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeWilhelmina Tauariki Waikato RepresentativeTirau Anderson Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeJen Maloney Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeNicola Perry Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeAshleigh Gaudion Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeSarah Kirk Waikato RepresentativeJenny Hansen Wellington RepresentativeFaanu Sisnet Auckland RepresentativeKate MacEwen Auckland RepresentativeMarcia Martin Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeMarion Dekker Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty Representative

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Karen Johansen Waikato RepresentativeJordan Shallcrass Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeLiz Hicks Counties Manukau RepresentativeDarryl Ginns Central East RepresentativeAmanda Lake Auckland RepresentativeBarbara Lake Auckland RepresentativeKatherine Richmond Waikato RepresentativeColleen Hansen Te Haunui Central RepresentativeKaren Graham Waikato RepresentativeFrances McCarthy Wellington RepresentativeLosaria Harimate-

McGruerTe Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Representative

Maxine Taipeti Counties Manukau RepresentativeWilliam Robinson Te Haunui Central RepresentativeMelissa Day Te Haunui Central RepresentativeRuth Alefaio Te Haunui Central RepresentativeMichelle Haua Central East RepresentativeMatalena Vaeluaga Wellington RepresentativeMeri Tuhaka Counties Manukau RepresentativeSamantha Wanoa Central East RepresentativeFrances Arapere Te Haunui Central RepresentativeTaime Parenga

SamuelCentral East Representative

Ngapeeti Popata Taitokerau RepresentativeIsabella Pomare Taitokerau RepresentativeAntoinette Hudson Waikato RepresentativeMichael Foxx Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeMelanie Dorrian Waikato RepresentativeMarion Brits Te Rohe o te Waiariki - Bay of Plenty RepresentativeRobyn Young Counties Manukau RepresentativeMary Munro Otago RepresentativeAdrienne Birch Taitokerau RepresentativeVanessa Thomas Taitokerau RepresentativeTakarihi Temarama Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Josh Vergunst Wellington RepresentativeCarlie Sinclair Otago RepresentativeRobert Brown Taitokerau RepresentativeLynda Williams Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeWendy Smyth Wellington RepresentativeSarah Robertson Waikato RepresentativeBrenda Critchfield Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

Marama Goddard Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Representative

Tom Alesana Nelson RepresentativeRangitepo Cassidy Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiRepresentative

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Nera Hicks Counties Manukau RepresentativeKathleen Power Waitaha Canterbury RepresentativeRaylene Becker Wellington RepresentativeNatalie Hartwell Counties Manukau RepresentativeCatherine Webster Central East RepresentativeJenny Albrecht Otago Representative | Area

Council ChairJordan Kaie Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiTe Reo Areare

Ngaromo Beazley Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Te Reo Areare

Te Aroha Hiko Central East Te Reo AreareRipeka Lessels Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiTe Reo Areare

Paeone Goonan Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Te Reo Areare

Margie Robson Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Te Reo Areare

Virginia Heta Otago Te Reo AreareTiri Bailey Taranaki Te Reo AreareLovi Collier Wellington Te Reo AreareMerearihi Whatuira Central East Te Reo AreareAnna Henare Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiTe Reo Areare

Tangihia Pouwhare Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui

Te Reo Areare

Joanne Noanoa Murihiku Te Reo AreareAlexanda Waihirere Murihiku Te Reo AreareO'Sonia Hotereni Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-

MāuiTe Reo Areare

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