About the Board
The Motueka High School Board consists of elected and appointed/co-opted members of Motueka’s community, a student representative, a staff representative and the Principal.
The Board is responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school. It is the employer of all staff in the school and is responsible for setting the school’s strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and for ensuring that the school provides a safe environment and quality education for all students.
The Board is also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.
Board meeting dates for 2026:
10 February, 10 March, 12 May, 9 June, 11 August, 8 September, 20 October, 17 November. Please note these dates may be subject to change.
Contact the Board
The Board may be contacted by emailing the Board Secretary Nicki Saunders-Loder (nicki.saundersloder@moutekahigh.school) or by letter addressed to:The Board Chair, Motueka High School, Private Bag 1001 Motueka 7143
The New Zealand School Trustees Association website provides more information on school boards. https://www.tewhakaroputanga.org.nz/
Current members of the board are:
Mrs Melanie Ellis (Presiding Member)
Mrs Kalpana Laitfang (Deputy Presiding Member)
Mr Dale Ching (Co-opted Finance)
Ms Ella Evans
Mr David Kirk-Jones
Mr Gerard Woods
Mr John Prestidge (Principal)
Mr Dylan Nicol (Staff representative)
Kaela Vlaming (Student elected)
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