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Hi, I am Dan Cleaver and it is my privilege to stand for the Te Kamo High School Board. First a little about me. My wife, a primary teacher, and I have 2 children currently attending Te Kamo High School, Eli yr. 13 and Paige yr. 10. I currently own and manage my own business employing 7 staff. Prior to this I spent 20 years as a sworn member of the NZ Police, the last 2 years as part of the District Leadership Team. I have previously served 2 terms on the Hurupaki School Board of Trustees. Te Kamo High School has been through several challenges over the past few years and the Commissioner and Whaea Natasha have begun to make some of the required changes. I believe now, more than ever, the school requires strong governance to ensure it rebuilds back to a place the community can be proud of. Student and parent engagement will be key in ensuring the school continues to be relevant to the community it serves and this would be a key focus for me.
Dan Cleaver (Board Chair)
The Board will need to be prepared to spend the time required with the school & management team to support them in making decisions that will see the school grow and thrive in the coming years. I am in the fortunate position where I can manage my own time and can be available whenever required for school matters, when dealing with youth timeliness is all important. I have a history of management and governance in my previous roles, both professional and personal and have carried several portfolios that will assist in providing a strong Board for Te Kamo High School. I look forward to being able to give back to the school and community that has given so much to my children over the past few years and hope that I can make it a place students will want to continue to attend for years to come.
Terri Duff
Kia ora koutou katoa,
Over the past two years, I've had the honor of actively supporting the strong and progressive leadership at TKHS. With a background in teaching at TKHS and a continued dedication to its community, I've been privileged to witness and contribute to its growth.
Currently, I am a teacher at the Northern Health School, providing education
to students (Year 0-14) who are unable to attend their regular schools due to
illness.
My personal life revolves around my family, including my husband Julz and our two sons. One of our sons is currently a Year 13 student at TKHS. Together, we reside locally with our beloved dog Vinnie. My upbringing in Tokoroa and subsequent experiences living in various parts of New Zealand, from Fox Glacier to the Bay of Islands, have enriched my perspective and appreciation for our beautiful country. In terms of education, I hold a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Sociology, from Waikato University and a postgraduate Diploma in teaching from Christchurch Teachers College.
Outside of work and education, my family and I cherish the opportunity to explore our stunning coastline and travel together, creating lasting memories and experiences. I am grateful for the experiences and connections that have shaped my journey thus far, and I am excited about the opportunity to continue serving and contributing to the Te Kamo High School community.
Ngā mihi nui
My name is Stephen Martin more commonly known as “Tractor”. I am a former TKHS student. I’ve spent several years in the rural service sector in various management roles and prior to that dairy farming. I am currently general manager of Mobicomm which is a telecommunications company. I have held numerous governance roles in the community at both local and national levels. These organisations include Young farmers, Dairy Industry Awards, local Rugby, Hockey, Community Hall, residents and ratepayers’ groups along with 12 years on the Matarau school BOT. I am currently the District Commissioner for the Whangarei pony club and more recently have joined the committee for the Northland Fieldays Society in Dargaville. All three of my children have attended TKHS over the last 12 years with Ella currently in year 13. I’ve had an active interest in numerous activities and groups during their attendance, from school camps to the Mini MotoGP at Manfield, managing sports teams, to winning the national TeenAg club of the year. I strongly believe in providing the best outcomes for every student while supporting the School to provide a safe and supportive environment for the students to learn and grow as a young person to be the best they can be. Thank you
Stephen Martin
Mo Matautia-Tepania
(co-opted)
Tēnā tatou e te whānau.
I'm honored to serve as a whānau representative on the Te Kamo High School board. This is my first term and since starting in 2022, it has been incredibly rewarding being a part of the school structure that support staff and students with strategic goals and academic achievement. It's a necessary responsibility we have as a community, to ensure our young people and school thrive for generations to come.
My husband Jason and I have 3 wonderful children, Danica, Huiaranga and Te Wairere. Te Wairere is our youngest who graduated from Te Kamo High School at the end of 2023. He completed all of his high school years at Te Kamo High School and we're extremely grateful for the way he was nurtured and kept motivated to achieve his academic goals. He is stoked he accomplished passing NCEA level 1, 2 & 3 and made some pretty neat friends as well. One of his fondest memories are the cool teachers he had across the 5 years. Thank you kaiako ma!
My continued aspirations are to champion education, youth development work and to make informed decisions that benefit the students, staff and community of Te Kamo High School.
No reira tēnā koutou katoa. Mo Matautia-Tepania.
Tēnā koutou katoa,
I am a proud member of the Te Kamo community and a passionate Northlander. I am married to Kelly, a former student and teacher at Te Kamo High School, and have three children, the younger two of whom currently attend Te Kamo High in years 12 and 10. I have worked at Sport Northland for the last 22 years in a range of roles including event management, sport development, and currently hold the position of Spaces and Places Manager and am a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
My current role involves working with a diverse range of people and organisations across the rohe, such as district and regional councils, sporting organisations, funders, contractors and community groups. I have been heavily involved in the upgrade of current facilities across Northland and the development of new community facilities from ground zero through to operation.
Stu Middleton
I have worked on the Bowls New Zealand Advisory Committee, and as a board member on the Northland Suns Basketball Development Trust, Bike Northland Inc and Northland Athletics and Gymnasium Stadium Trust, providing me with a sound understanding of governance, and the ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to make effective decisions. I strongly believe in Te Kamo High School as a place to nourish the potential of all our
young people and value the opportunity to support management, staff and students to further bolster the educational, cultural and sporting outcomes of our community.
Ngā mihi nui
Email: board@kamohigh.school.nz
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