Board of Trustees

Te Matauru Primary is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which took office in September 2022.

The board is the group of people that make the big decisions and set the overall direction of the school. Every state, state-integrated school or kura has a board.

The school board is responsible for:

• policies and procedures

• planning for the future

• employing all school staff

• complying with the law

• managing budgets.

The board doesn't get involved in operational issues. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school. Find out more about School Boards here. 

Board meetings are public meetings. As a courtesy and for logistics purposes, the Board requests that members of the public advise in advance if they intend attending a meeting. If speaking rights are desired these need to be granted in advance from the presiding member.

Te Matauru Primary Board Members

• Kerry Jenkinson (Presiding Member)

• Shane McLean 

• Mark Tomkies

• Nicole McKay

• Amie Pugh

• Chelsea Anderson (Staff Rep)

• Clive Swale (Principal)

To contact our Board of Trustees please email board@tematauru.school.nz.

Board Documents

• 2023 Annual Financial Statements

• 2025 Annual Plan