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Our Board of Trustees
Meet the Board
Tēnā koutou,
Rārangi maunga e tū mai nei, e tū mai mā
Nikā rā ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou te whānau whānui o Te Whai Hiringa.
Ko Jorian Tangaere tōku ingoa
He uri tēnei nō te Tairāwhiti.
As a mātua representative on the Board of Trustees at Te Whai Hiringa, I am proud to serve whānau and support the shared vision of our kura. I am committed to strengthening the connection between home and kura, ensuring the voices of our whānau are heard.
Nāku iti nei,
Nā Jorian Tangaere
Jorian Tangaere
Presiding Member
Student Behavior & Management
Kia orana and warm Pacific greetings
My name is Taime Pareanga Samuel.
I have lived in Flaxmere for a number of years. All of my four tamariki have attended Peterhead School known today as Te Whai Hiringa. I acknowledge all of our parents that have brought their tamariki through this school and have seen them excel to great leaders in our community of today.
I am reminded of the journey of our kaumatua and their families that travelled up and down the coast of our country Aotearoa, who signed Te Tiriti of Waitangi, foreseeing their moemoea that highlights the importance of fostering a meaningful and reciprocal relationships between Tangata Whenua and Crown.
This emphasises our shared responsibility to cultivate leaders who will shape our communities for our tamariki mokopuna’s future.
As a leader in our community I am reminded of our different cultures that contribute to the education of our tamariki and acknowledge the wealth and knowledge that they share, to enhance the development of our future.
I have been on the Peterhead School committee and other Boards and am passionate about education. I believe that my knowledge and skills will add value to the Board. I have experience and a sound understanding of effective governance and management. I have the confidence and willingness to contribute and build relationships with our Board, school, tamariki, parents and community for a great future for all of us.
Kia Manuia
Taime Pareanga Samuel
BOT Representative
Student Behavior & Management
Kia ora e te whānau
I am an ex school administrator. I have three girls Jasmine who left kura last year, Aroha in Te Kupenga and Moana who will start next year. I'm from Wellington originally but resided in Auckland for 23 years. I moved to Flaxmere two years ago and am currently working at the Flaxmere supermarket.
Ngā mihi
Sheetal Hannagan-Parmar
Sheetal Hannagan Parmar
BOT Representative
Kahuranaki te maunga
Ngaruroro te awa
Takitimu te waka
Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi
Ngāti Pōporo te hapū
Mangaroa te marae
Ko Tane Edwards ahau, and I am proud to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees at Te Whai Hiringa.
I am a parent within the kura and have strong connections to the Flaxmere community. My commitment to the school is grounded in my desire to see our tamariki thrive, supported by strong partnerships between the kura, whānau, and wider community.
Professionally, I work as a Business Analyst with a focus on digital inclusion, data, and service improvement. I am also involved in community initiatives such as Flaxmere Digital, where we support whānau to build digital skills and access new opportunities.
I bring to the Board a focus on strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement, guided by kaupapa Māori values and a commitment to whānau-centred outcomes. I am passionate about ensuring Te Whai Hiringa is a place where our tamariki feel safe, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential, and where whānau feel connected and valued as part of our kura community.
Tane Edwards
BOT Representative
Kia ora e te whānau
Ko Grace tōku ingoa.
I am proud to serve as the staff representative for Te Whai Hiringa.
I was born and raised in Heretaunga, and I still proudly call it home today. I am 22 years old and bring a fresh insight into the education system, along with an open mindset.
Teaching has always been my passion – after finishing school, I went straight into studying to become a kaiako, graduating with my teaching degree in 2023. I am now in my second year of teaching and have been part of the Taiohi (intermediate) team here at Te Whai Hiringa for the past two years.
I am passionate about being a contributing kaiako who helps ākonga pave out their own future with confidence and purpose. I also serve as the NZEI representative at Te Whai Hiringa, supporting positive working relationships and the wellbeing of our staff.
I am excited to take on this role as staff representative on the Board of Trustees.
I look forward to being a voice for our staff, supporting the aspirations of our tamariki, and helping guide our kura towards continued growth and success. Every decision I make will have the learning, wellbeing, and future of our students at the heart.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te tamaiti – With your food basket and my food basket, the child will thrive.
Ngā mihi, meitaki ma’ata, fa'afetai tele lava.
Grace Mentzer
Staff Representative
Personnel
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Tineka Waitoa Tuala-Fata
Tumuaki / Principal
