As there were 5 nominations received for 5 vacancies - the following have been duly elected to the Board of Tauhara Primary School and take office as of 10 August 2022. Selina Gray, Jason Brown, Gemma Stevens, Karla Martin, Saraya Holt. Candidate statements as follows,

Selena Gray

Ko Kakepuku toku Maunga 

Ko Mangapu toku Awa

Ko Tainui toku Waka 

Ko Ngāti Maniapoto toku Iwi 

Ko Ngāti-te-puta-i- te- muri toku Hapū 

Ko Mōtiti marae toku Marae 

Ko Selina Gray toku ingoa 

Kia ora e te whānau, My name is Selina, also known as 'Taonga's Mum'. I work as an Accountant at a local Māori business, providing services to multiple Māori Trusts in Tūwharetoa. I have been on the School Board for two years, and the Board Chairperson for Tauhara Primary since December 2021. During this time we have dealt with covid-19 strains while supporting the teachers to deliver quality learning for our tamaiti. Both of my children have attended Tauhara, a school which encompasses the values of 'AROHA' which are an integral part of the learning process for tamariki. I would like to serve one more term for Tauhara as my son is year 4, and look forward to watching our tamaiti learn and flourish 

Ngā manaakitanga 

Selina

Karla Martin

Ko Tongariro te maunga 

Ko Taupo nui a tia te moana 

Ko Te heuheu te rangatira 

Ko Ngati Hinemihi to hapu 

Ko Kauriki te marae 

Ko Taupo te kainga 

Nga mihi 

I am a proud local and have been a part of the Taupō community for the majority of my life. My husband and I have 2 beautiful children, 1 of whom attends Tauhara Primary and the other soon to follow. I work in the Health sector as well as the education environment. I am passionate about ensuring equitable opportunities for all Tamariki across our rohe.

Karla

Saraya Holt

Kia ora my name is Saraya Holt. I am a current parent representative of the Board & would love to retain my placement. As I have enjoyed being part of the community of our school & have enjoyed watching our  tamariki grow & flourish. I am most passionate about building a safe & inviting environment that our tamariki can enjoy.

Gemma Stevens

Kia ora mai tatou Katoa, e te Whanau Ko Gemma toku ingoa, ko James taku tane, Ko Psalms raua ko Ezekiel taku tamariki. Our whanau have been a part of Tauhara Primary for over 8 years either through a volunteer capacity supporting Tauhara and with our two children attending the school. My background is in Finance and Compliance which I worked in the Investment Advisory industry for 12 years. I believe these skills will be transferrable and support the Board of Trustees for Tauhara. I am constantly being developed in my role as a Leader of a non-profit organisation that is committed to seeing people being developed and encouraged to grow and be a positive contributor to our community. Whanau/Family is important to me and supporting our children's school to continue to be a place where they learn and develop is a high priority for our whanau. Family time and being outdoors is what I love do to in my spare time.

Jason Brown