NZEI TE RIU ROA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Incorporating Annual Meeting
29 September –2 October 2013 Rotorua Events Centre, Rotorua
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Contents First Session ...... 4 Formal Resolutions...... 4 1. Motion ...... 4 Report of the National Executive 2013 and Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kāhui Whetū 2013 ...... 4 2. Motion ...... 4 3. Motion ...... 7 Financial Reports for the Year ended 31 December 2012 ...... 7 4. Motion ...... 7 5. Motion ...... 7 6. Motion ...... 8 7. Motion ...... 8 8. Motion ...... 8 Resolutions to Amend Rules ...... 9 9. Motion ...... 9 Resolution 1 ...... 9 10. Motion ...... 9 Resolution 2 ...... 9 11. Motion ...... 10 Resolution 3 ...... 10 12. Motion ...... 11 13. Motion ...... 12 Resolutions to amend Policy ...... 15 14. Motion ...... 15 Resolution A ...... 15 President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony...... 18 Awards of Grades of Membership ...... 18 Second Session ...... 21 NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference 2013 ...... 21 Guest Speaker: Professor Yong Zhou ...... 21 Strategic Framework ...... 21 Guest Speaker Susan Hopgood ...... 21 Leading the Profession Round Table Session ...... 22 Third Session ...... 22 Rules Round Table Session ...... 22 Sector Sessions ...... 22 Fourth Session ...... 23 Presentation: Minister of Education, Hon. Hekia Parata ...... 23 Political Panel ...... 23 Hui Session ...... 23 YMN Session ...... 23 Fifth Session ...... 24 Pasifika Round Table Session ...... 24 Interest Groups and Workshops ...... 24 Sixth Session ...... 25 15. Motion ...... 25 Resolution B ...... 25 16. Motion ...... 26 Resolution C ...... 26 17. Motion ...... 26 Resolution D ...... 26
Powhiri The 130th Annual Meeting of NZEI Te Riu Roa opened on Sunday, 29 September 2013 with a powhiri conducted under the mana of Te Arawa and the Hunuku o NZEI Te Riu Roa.
The meeting and conference was held in the Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, NZEI Te Riu Roa members and staff were welcomed by the Tangata Whenua into the auditorium.
Close to 430 members, whanau and staff were seated for this occasion when the exchange of korero commenced accompanied by waiata and haka performed by a kapa haka from a school.
The formal process of the powhiri was concluded with karakia, hongi and manaakitanga.
Alex Waihirere opened the meeting with a mihi to all those gathered for Annual Meeting and Conference 2013.
The National President, Judith Nowotarski, welcomed all to the 130th Annual Meeting. Following this Judith Nowotarski welcomed guests present at the meeting, Irene Cooper, Past President and Lesley Francie, President of TEU.
First Session
Formal Resolutions National President, Judith Nowotarski, invited Ian Leckie and Frances Guy to move the formal resolutions.
1. Motion
Ian Leckie (National Executive) moved, Frances Guy (National Executive) seconded:
That the formal resolutions set out in the Agenda Booklet be adopted.
Agreed
Report of the National Executive 2013 and Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kāhui Whetū 2013 Links: National Executive Report 2013 .pdf and National Executive report video
2. Motion Louise Green (National Executive) moved, Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) seconded:
That the National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2013 and the Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kahui Whetu 2013 be received.
Agreed
The following members spoke to the motion: Name Area Council Comment Summary Meredydd West Auckland Te Reo Explain lobbying around charter Barrar Branch Areare schools, given Māori Party page 14 supported it through parliament. para 4 What did you do? Laures Park Matua Responded We have canvassed the Māori Takawaenga Party, all of them. Their position remains “let’s see how it rolls”. Jo Collyer Whangarei Branch Omission – National Executive Advisory Groups are not recorded in the book, why? They’ve worked really hard but they are not recognised. Judith National Responded I note your concerns. There is no Nowotarski President doubt that the NEAG groups are significant and I note that concern. Shona Tauranga Branch Pages 2-16 should be sent out to all Woodhead members home addresses? Judith National Responded Will be on the website and posting Nowotarski President out will be considered Mathew Te Whanganui ā Questioned "All Kids Deserve The Best Start Williams Tara Campaign". Why aren’t our Kohanga Reo part of this campaign, why isn’t Miro Māori included in this campaign, relating to funding, and qualifications.. Manu Pohatu Te Reo Areare Responded Kohanga Reo do have a campaign, Whakahau Kohanga Reo. Kohanga Reo is not in the ECE campaign as Kohanga Reo are not on the same funding bands as ECE. We are still on lower funding rates. Qualifications within the Best Start Campaign do not align with Kohanga Reo qualifications, which is the Tohu Whakapakari. This is not recognised within the ECE sector. I hope that answers your question. Zachery Franklin Branch Questioned Page 8 & 9 Progress and Markham Consistency Tool (PaCT) – is a new weapon that will affect high need children. PaCT tool attacks one of the most vulnerable groups of children. What future plans are in place to ensure this group of children is protected from any future reporting? Fiona Matapo National Responded We Support your concerns. Our Executive campaigns intend to protect our children. We acknowledge that we need to bring attention to children not statistics. We will continue to work on this. Debbie Fischer Auckland Branch Questioned What steps are being taken to halt erosion of teachers’ status? Louise Green National Responded The NZTC review is opposed by Executive NZEI Te Riu Roa. The Minister hasn’t decided on what she will do so it is hard to provide a statement. You will have a chance to work on it with us. Damon Ritai A T Parininihi Ki Questioned What is happening for tamariki Taipake (Translated Māori in mainstream schools and by Laures bilingual and immersion classes? Park) Laures Park Matua Responded Miro Māori is focussing on Takawaenga Education for success. We need to advocate the success that we all know is there. Andrew Turner Manawatu Branch Questioned Website. Is there any data or stats on how many NZEI Te Riu Roa members have logged in? Ian Leckie National Responded We don’t know at present but we Executive should be able to provide you with that information and will do Tina McKenna Auckland Branch Questioned Website. Password seems to be a barrier to getting new members as they can’t get information unless they have log in. Will NZEI Te Riu Roa be providing more information publicly? Rikki National Responded We will look into that and come Sheterline Executive back to you.
3. Motion Louise Green (National Executive) moved, Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) seconded.
That the National Executive Report to Annual Meeting 2013 and the Te Reo Areare Report to Te Kahui Whetu 2013 be adopted as part of the record of proceedings of this meeting.
Agreed
Financial Reports for the Year ended 31 December 2012 Kevin Brown, Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, attended during the Financial Reports session, along with Mark Chan, Finance Manager NZEI Te Riu Roa.
4. Motion Frances Guy (National Executive) moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded.
That the Institute go into closed session.
Agreed
5. Motion Frances Guy (National Executive) moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded.
That the financial reports be received.
Agreed
Frances Guy, Chair of the National Executive Finance Committee presented the Financial Report.
The mover, Frances Guy (National Executive) spoke to the report after the presentation was shown on screen.
The following members spoke to the motion: Name Area Council Comment Summary Julie Fox Auckland Branch Questioned Have you had the earthquake update on Education House and are the people working there safe? Francie Guy National Responded The building is more than 70% Executive compliant (with the current standards in the Building Code). Not only is our building safe but we have good processes in place Meredydd West Auckland Questioned Do NZEI Te Riu Roa operate an Barrar ethical investment policy? Francie Guy National Responded Our investments are managed and Executive we look at this annually Andrew Turner Manawatu Page 29 I see DC instead of AC Judith National Responded Yes that is a correction to make Nowotarski President
6. Motion
Frances Guy (National Executive) moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded.
That the Financial Reports for the year ended 31 December, 2012 be adopted and included as part of the record of proceedings of this meeting.
Agreed
7. Motion
Frances Guy (National Executive) moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded.
That the Institute resume in open session.
Agreed
The National President advised that the Institute had resumed in open session, and that during the closed session Frances Guy presented the Financial Report.
She also advised that a motion was agreed authorising the printing of the Financial Report and Balance Sheet in the record of Annual Meeting.
8. Motion
Frances Guy (National Executive) moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded.
That the business done in closed session be confirmed in open session.
Agreed Resolutions to Amend Rules
9. Motion
Resolution 1
Ian Leckie (National Executive moved, Rikki Sheterline (National Executive) seconded.
I move resolution 1 as printed in the agenda booklet.
That Rule 1.7 “Interpretation” be amended with a new definition added as follows:- Subscription: Amounts payable by financial members, inclusive of GST.
The mover, Ian Leckie (National Executive) spoke to the motion.
The Seconder (Rikki Sheterline) spoke to the motion.
Agreed
10. Motion
Resolution 2
Frances Guy (National Executive moved, Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) seconded.
I move resolution 2 as printed in the agenda booklet.
2.13.2 That the current Section 2.13.2 of the Rules of the New Zealand Educational Institute be amended to read: The subscription of each member shall be set in terms of rule 2.13.3. Any additional subscription increase and the threshold below which part subscription rates shall be calculated shall be set by majority decision at Annual Meeting. Members earning less than the threshold will pay part of the full members’ subscription at rates determined by majority at Annual Meeting.
The mover, Frances Guy (National Executive) spoke to the motion.
The change set out in this resolution tidies up the subscriptions setting. That is; the CPI remains the main subscription setting mechanism.
The Seconder, Te Aroha Hiko, (National Executive) reserved the right to speak.
Carried
11. Motion
Resolution 3
Ian de Stigter (Auckland Branch) moved, Gael Lloyd (Auckland Branch) seconded.
Madam President, I move resolution 3 as printed in the agenda booklet.
1.8.5 That the current Sections 1.8.5 – 1.8.6 of the Rules of the New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (Inc.) be renumbered as Sections 1.8.6 – 1.8.7, with a new Section 1.8.5 being inserted to read:
The Institute shall uphold equity for its members for all sector groups, both in its operations and in member employment.
The mover, Ian de Stigter (Auckland Branch) spoke to the motion. This motion would make available Institute resources to be made available to sectors who have not currently got resources to promote their status. Ian advised that support staff conditions were much worse than for teachers and principals. NZEI Te Riu Roa has made important efforts outside of wage negotiations for support staff. It would ensure women’s work was appropriately rewarded.
The Seconder Gael Lloyd (Auckland Branch) spoke to the motion. Gael said she wants to see equity discussed by NZEI Te Riu Roa. We need to sustain the focus on support staff. Ensure that all groups will have their interests considered. Our contribution is relevant to children’s learning. Equity between all sectors.
The following members spoke to the motion: Name Area Council Comment Summary Chris Stuart Auckland Branch Opposed Ian Leckie National Opposed President Linda Jordan Manurewa Branch Supported Ylonda Manurewa Branch . Supported Hancock Meredyd West Auckland Supported Barrar Matthew Supported Laures Park translated from Te Reo Williams Māori to English Vicki Signal National Opposed Executive Debbie Fischer Auckland Branch Supported Barney Manaia A T Tamaki Supported Makaurau Eileen Raynell- Waikato Branch Opposed Haine Clint Green Taupo Branch Opposed Karepa Wall Te Reo Areare Opposed Tina McKenna Auckland Branch Supported Shona Tauranga Branch Opposed Woodhead Frances Guy National Opposed Executive Bonnie Nelson Opposed Campbell
Mover: Ian de Stigter, Auckland Branch said there was a great disparity of views. He knew that the resources of the organisation were being stretched and can see why support staff are being pushed into the background. Education Aotearoa had nothing for support staff in the first editions. We are a forgotten army. NZEI Te Riu Roa needs to make a clear statement of values.
Lost
12. Motion
Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) moved, Fiona Matapo (National Executive) seconded.
Madam President, I move resolution 4 as printed in the agenda booklet.
That rules 2.12.1 – 2.12.1.1 be amended as follows: 2.12.1 Honours Committee 2.12.1.1 Members of the Honours Committee shall not be members of the National Executive. The National Executive shall appoint an Honours Committee consisting of: (a) A Fellow of the Institute appointed by the National President to chair the Committee (b) Four Fellows of the Institute, appointed for a four year term (c) Two members nominated by Te Reo Areare, for a four year term, provided that if the nominees are members of the Institute they shall be Fellows of the Institute and if not members of the Institute they shall be Kaumatua or pakeke. (d) Up to four others determined by the National President in conjunction with the Chair to balance the skills and knowledge required. These are appointments for up to four years.
The mover, Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) spoke to the report.
The Seconder Fiona Matapo (National Executive) spoke to the report.
No members spoke to the motion.
Agreed
13. Motion
Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) moved, Fiona Matapo (National Executive) seconded.
Madam President, I move resolutions 5 through to 9 en bloc, as printed in the agenda booklet.
Resolution 5 That rule 2.12.3.1 is amended as follows: 2.12.3.1 Associate The award of associate acknowledges the work of nominees at worksite, local or area level. There are two categories for the award - professional contribution and union activism.
In order to be considered as an Associate the nominee must have demonstrated: Associate (Professional) • support for the Institute's ethics, objects and goals • a high level of effectiveness and credibility as a practitioner • that he/she is held in high regard by and has excellent relationships with learners, colleagues, caregivers and other members of the education community. Associate (Union Activism) • support for the Institute's ethics, objects, goals and activities • a high level of effectiveness, activism and credibility as a union member • that he/she is held in high regard by and has excellent relationships with colleagues, NZEI members and other members of the education community
An added advantage is involvement in community activities outside education A pre-requisite for the award of Associate is: • provisional or full membership of the Institute or a kindred organisation for 10 years (earlier in exceptional circumstances)
The award of Associate can be made within one year of the date a member resigned or retired from the Institute.
Resolution 6 That rule 2.12.3.2 be amended as follows: 2.12.3.2 Fellow
The award of Fellow is made for regional and national level work. There are two categories for the award – professional expertise and contribution and union activism.
In order to become a Fellow (Professional) a nominee must have demonstrated:
• all of the requirements for Associate to a higher level • support for the Institute's ethics, objects and goals • a high level of effectiveness and credibility as a practitioner • that he/she is held in high regard by and has excellent relationships with learners, colleagues, caregivers and other members of the education community. • outstanding leadership and active promotion of excellence in education in his/her field • ongoing quality contributions to a range of Institute activities • special contribution to the wider educational community • service to the wider community.
In order to become a Fellow (Union Activism) a nominee must have demonstrated: • all of the requirements for Associate to a higher level • support for the Institute's ethics, objects, goals and activities • a high level of effectiveness, activism and credibility as a union member • that he/she is held in high regard by and has excellent relationships with colleagues, NZEI members and other members of the education community. • outstanding leadership and active promotion of excellence in his/her field • ongoing quality contributions to a range of Institute activities • special contribution to the wider educational community • service to the wider community.
A general rule for the award of Fellow is either:
• full membership of the Institute or a kindred organisation for approximately 15 years of membership or; • the award of Fellow can be made within one year of the date a member resigned or retired from the Institute.
A nominee must also be an Associate or hold an ESPA or NZEI Te Riu Roa Special Service Award.
Resolution 7 That rule 2.12.3.3 is amended as follows:
2.12.3.3 Honorary Fellow
The award of Honorary Fellow Professional or Honorary Fellow Union Activism is made to those who are generally acknowledged as being worthy of this high honour and who do not otherwise qualify for the award of Fellow.
In order to be considered for Honorary Fellow the nominee must have demonstrated: • eminence in their field of education, a kindred discipline or the union movement nationally or internationally and • significant service to education and the well-being of learners and • support for the Institute’s objects, goals and activities, in principle.
Resolution 8 That rule 2.12.3.4 is amended as follows:
2.12.3.4 Life Membership of the Institute (a) In order to be considered for Life Membership the nominee must have demonstrated distinguished service in the cause of members and education. The honour is the highest honour awarded by the Institute. It is given only when the service rendered has been of nationwide and outstanding nature. (b) The Award of Fellow or Honorary Fellow is a prerequisite.
Resolution 9 That rules 2.12.5 – 2.12.6.1 be amended as follows: 2.12.5 Associates and Fellows – Procedures 2.12.5.1 Nominations for the award of Associate and Fellow Professional/Union Activism will be received from any Branch, Aronui Tomua, Komiti Pasifika, Area Council or National Executive Advisory Group. 2.12.5.2 Nominations shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Institute and members will be so advised annually. 2.12.5.3 Nominations shall be referred to the Honours Committee for consideration. The Honours Committee will make recommendations to the National Executive which will act for the Institute in deciding on which of these nominees these awards will be conferred. 2.12.6 Life Membership and Honorary Fellow - Procedures 2.12.6.1 Nomination for awards of Life Membership and Honorary Fellow Professional/Union Activism will be made by the National Executive which may act on the recommendation of a Branch, Aronui Tomua, Komiti Pasifika, Area Council or National executive Advisory group.
The mover, Te Aroha Hiko (National Executive) spoke to the motion.
The Seconder Fiona Matapo (National Executive) spoke to the motion.
The following members spoke to the motion: Name Area Council Comment Summary Kaye Hyams Christchurch Opposed Branch Kaareen Taranaki Area Questioned Laures Park translated. It is very Hotereni Council much based on the process – who do we go to get the process and for Māori and Pasifika to put members forward? Zachary Franklin Branch Supported Markham Karepa Wall Te Reo Areare Laures Park translated. Opposed. Ylonda Manurewa Branch Questioned Will these changes make it harder Hancock or what? Heather Rangitikei Branch I know a lot of people who would Warren be suitable for these nominations but have not served 10 years. Te Aroha Hiko National Responded The rules do allow for that. Executive Melanie Waipa Branch Supported Dorrian Rachel Christchurch Opposed Kavermann Branch Te Aroha Hiko National Responded The information is available. If you Executive are thinking of putting a nomination forward, there are people around in your branch or area council to ask. Ask and they will help. We have tried to make it easier but ask for help
Mover, Te Aroha Hiko spoke to the motions.
Carried
Resolutions to amend Policy
14. Motion
Resolution A
Ian de Stigter (Auckland Branch) moved, Chris Stuart (Auckland Branch) seconded.
Madam President, I move resolution A, as printed in the agenda booklet.
That NZEI Te Riu Roa adopt as policy and take action to engage with the leadership of political parties to seek party policy commitment to change bulk funding of support staff pay to a ‘Flexible Mixed Funding model’ incorporating a mix of central and operations grant funding.
A friendly amendment was proposed by West Auckland Branch.
Shirley Donaldson, West Auckland, moved. Margaret Harness, West Auckland Branch, seconded.
That the words ‘flexible mixed funding model’ be deleted.
Carried
That NZEI Te Riu Roa adopt as policy and take action to engage with the leadership of political parties to seek party policy commitment to change bulk funding of support staff pay to incorporating a mix of central and operations grant funding.
The mover, Ian de Stigter (Auckland Branch) spoke to the motion. He said that Labour Party policy was to go for a central funding model. He strongly endorsed the engagement with political parties.
The Seconder Chris Stuart (Auckland Branch) reserved.
The following members spoke to the motion: Name Area Council Comment Summary Jo Lincoln- Waikato AC Chair Supported Moore Vicki Signal National Supported Executive Louise Green National Supported Executive Shona Tauranga Branch Questioned If we’re going for a mixed funding Woodhead model now will that delay the ultimate goal. Karepa Wall Te Reo Areare Point of What happens to the policy 15.1 order and 15.2 of our policy if we vote for 5.7.84 A this? Ian Leckie National Responded This would replace those points Executive Ngaire Chaney Coromandel Opposed, saying NZEI Te Riu Roa Peninsula Branch should go for Central Funding Ian de Stigter Auckland Branch Responded To Shona Woodhead’s question. The point is that we are not going to get central funding, there are core operations that would be. He didn’t see a mixture of the two would delay us being given central funding Meredyd West Auckland NZEI Te Riu Roa got a company to Barrer review support staff funding. The mixed model was what was delivered. Chris Stuart Auckland Branch We will stand together as a union to adopt this as policy. Ian de Stigter Auckland Branch Exercised his right of reply.
Carried
The National President advised that the first NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference would begin on Monday, 30th of September and carry through to Tuesday, 1st of October 2013 with the days beginning at 8.30 a.m. each day.
Judith Nowotarski, National President, reminded members that they should be at the Rotorua Convention Centre by 6.45 p.m. that evening and seated at their tables by 7 p.m. for the President’s Dinner.
The National President advised the membership about the Hot Issues sessions on Monday and Tuesday at lunch time and the Political Panel to be held on Tuesday, 1 October at 9.15 a.m.
The meeting was closed with a karakia by Kaumatua, Alex Waihirere.
Annual Meeting adjourned until Wednesday, 2 October 2013, at 8.30 a.m.
President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Sunday 29 September 2013
The President’s Dinner was held in the Rotorua Convention Centre, beginning at 7 p.m.
All those registered to attend Annual Meeting and Conference were also guests at the President’s Dinner.
The following invited guests were also present: Susan Hopgood, AEU Prof Zhao, our guest from the University of Oregon Dr Peter Lind, Director of NZTC Peter Reynolds, CEO, Early Childhood Council Peter Hughes, Secretary for Education Lesley Francey, President, TEU Phil Harding, President of NZPF Marion Guy, President of NZ Nurses Org Diane O’Sullivan, NZPTA.
The National President welcomed all to the President’s Dinner and announced the official part of the awards ceremony.
Awards of Grades of Membership These awards are made by NZEI Te Riu Roa, the New Zealand Educational Institute, on the recommendation of the Honours Committee.
The Institute, in making these awards, gives official recognition to those who have demonstrated outstanding competence in their professional practice or have rendered significant service to education and the objects of the Institute.
Judith Nowotarski, National President, announced the names of the recipients of the NZEI Te Riu Roa –Fellow and Associate Awards.
Award of Fellow – Jan Tinetti, Tauranga Branch Jan Tinetti has dedicated the past 20 years of her life to NZEI Te Riu Roa. Since receiving the award of Associate in 2004, nominated by Southland Branch, she moved to Tauranga and has been pivotal in the transformation that has happened in the Branch.
Jan has held many positions in the Tauranga Branch and is currently the President. She has guided the Branch from being relatively inactive to being extremely active, which was clearly evident at the recent PUMs and rally. Jan has worked tirelessly with the Principals in the area, to ensure that they see the importance of their staff being involved in NZEI Te Riu Roa and is widely respected by all her colleagues.
An inspirational leader, Jan has effectively led the team at Merivale School since 2007. Merivale is the only decile 1 school in Tauranga and Jan has worked to raise student achievement and introduced many community based initiatives to support the whanau and students. Jan has a fundamental belief that all children can succeed, no matter their background, she has high expectations of all members of her school and because she believes in them, everyone rises to the challenge.
Over the years Jan has initiated professional development across Tauranga and has a real passion for ICT and willingly shares her knowledge with her colleagues.
At a regional level, Jan has been a valuable member of the Bay of Plenty Area Council and, in this role, has mentored many younger members; growing leadership capacity within the wider area (this is also evident at a branch level).
Jan has been a member of the Principals’ Council for many years; most recently as the Chair. She has been a member of the Principals’ negotiation team and was the lead in the last bargaining round.
Jan makes it her business, not just to stay on top of issues, but to ensure that all of her networks are also aware of what is going on and what they can do about it! Tauranga Branch has an excellent knowledge of the GERM because of Jan and is active in fighting it! The “Talk about it, T-Shirt” campaign now sees 2600 members wearing their shirts every Tuesday and having conversations with their community about the key issues affecting education. This would never have happened without Jan’s relentless messages to the Principals in the area.
Support Staff are another group that have benefited from Jan’s leadership. The Support Staff in her school are given autonomy and are truly respected as equal members of Merivale School.
Jan makes an impact on everyone she meets; the students in her school, her staff, fellow Principals and NZEI Te Riu Roa members across the country. She has made an outstanding contribution to NZEI Te Riu Roa, many times at the cost of her family and school. This award would show the level of value that we all place on Jan’s contribution to NZEI Te Riu Roa, to children and to education in New Zealand.
Judith Nowotarski called on Tauranga Branch members to make their way to the front of the room to receive and acknowledge the award of Fellow on behalf of Jan Tinetti. Jan was unable to present at the awards dinner but had recorded a video in which she spoke about the honour of receiving such an award.
Link to video clip: http://youtu.be/fcoT922OdAQ
Awards of Associate Judith Nowotarski announced the names of those to be awarded Associate. The Awards would be presented to recipients at a meeting of their nominating branch, komiti pasifika or aronui tōmua. +
The Award of Associate is presented to the following people in recognition of their stature in education and as members of the New Zealand Educational Institute:
Winsome Geraldine Duncan Kapiti Branch Christopher Hugh Eccersall-Panther Christchurch Branch Kamrul Nisha Jalil Auckland Branch Leonne Phillips Otago Branch Paula Reynolds Otago Branch.
The National President invited everyone present to congratulate those honoured with awards with a round of applause.
NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarships Four scholarships are normally awarded annually to Support Staff and Early Childhood recipients but three proposals had been successful in 2013. The National President announced the names of members who were successful in attaining scholarships for their project proposals. They are as follows:
Andre Lahood is a full time kindergarten teacher at Wadestown Kindergarten, Wellington. Andre has a Diploma of Teaching and his project is a “Professional Development Upgrade”. He aims to complete two further papers towards his degree. He intends sharing findings on social media following the completion of major assignments.
Dipika (Dee) Patel is a teacher Aide at Gate Pa School Tauranga. Dipika’s project is an “Academic fees Payment proposal”. The purpose is to achieve the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language qualification to become an ESOL tutor.
Molly Kutia is a kaiarahi i te reo Māori at Sutton Park School Auckland. Molly’s proposal was titled “Time to take up the cause”. She aims to return to academic study to become a qualified teacher and continue working with Maori students.
The National President advised that the recipients would be presented their scholarships at branch ceremonies in their own areas.
Judith Nowotarski thanked guests for their attendance.
Kaumatua Alex Waihirere closed the awards ceremony with waiata; followed by karakia. Second Session
NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference 2013
Kaumatua, Alex Waihirere, started the day off with a karakia and this was followed by a waiata.
National President, Judith Nowotarski, opened the inaugural NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference.
She explained that membership feedback had provided the incentive for member engagement at this event. For 2013, Judith Nowotarski explained, she would see how separating the business of Annual Meeting from activities that involved member participation and engagement would work. The National President said that she was excited with the opportunities this provided for participation from all sectors across the education spectrum.
The National President indicated that activities for the conference would include: • Presentations that set the international scene from Professor Yong Zhao, Susan Hopgood National Secretary of the AEU and Paul Goulter our own National Secretary. • Sessions on Leading the Profession, Amendments to the Rules and feedback from Pasifika Fono that had their beginnings at Annual meeting in 2012. • The Hui Session, YMN and Hot issues were to be held at lunch time.
Guest Speaker: Professor Yong Zhou Internationally known scholar, author, and speaker, Professor Yong Zhao gave a positive, enlightening and, at times, very funny speech to Annual Conference. He focuses his work on the implications of globalisation and technology on education. He has designed schools and curriculum that cultivate global competence, developed computer games for language learning, and founded research and development institutions to explore innovative education models.
Link to Yong Zhou’s recorded speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6bxRiIADFA
Strategic Framework National President, Judith Nowotarski presented the NZEI Te Riu Roa Strategic Framework.
Link: Strategic framework 2013.pdf
Guest Speaker Susan Hopgood Susan Hopgood is both President of Education International (EI) and the Federal Secretary of the Australian Education Union (AEU). The AEU has a membership of 181,000 teachers and education workers in pre-schools, schools and vocational education institutions across the public sector in Australia.
Link: http://youtu.be/M4I4pEm9-dQ
Presentation of the Tokotoko National President, Judith Nowotarski, and Kaumatua, Alex Waihirere, presented Te Amokura (a tokotoko or talking stick) to Susan Hopgood to carry the message of quality education across the globe. Susan Hopgood was due to launch the ‘Unite for Quality Education’ in New York straight after the NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Conference and would be taking the Tokotoko with her.
Te Amokura would be passed from hand to hand and be carried from one country to another by those who had been handed the Tokotoko.
Leading the Profession Round Table Session Louise Green, National Executive, and other National Executive members were invited to the stage to lead a workshop on Leading the Profession. This was a follow-on from work required by Annual Meeting 2012.
Link: Presentation-Leading-the-Profession.ppt
The Hot Issues session was held at lunch time and was well-attended.
Third Session
Rules Round Table Session Ian Leckie, Immediate Past President, and other National Executive members were invited to the stage to lead a workshop on the Rules.
Links: Rules presentation made by Ian Leckie.and Summarised responses from the groups.
National President, Judith Nowotarski, reminded the conference about the launch of the “Heroes for Māori Education” DVD at 6 p.m. that evening. DVDs would be on sale.
Sector Sessions The following sectors were grouped in various rooms for their meetings: Primary/Area School Teachers Groups A & B Primary/Area School Teachers Group C Principals Support Staff Early Childhood MOE / Special Ed
Link: Sector-Sessions.pptx
Fourth Session Tuesday, 1 October 2013
After the opening karakia and waiata Judith Nowotarski outlined the programme for the day.
Presentation: Minister of Education, Hon. Hekia Parata The National President introduced the session, comprising of a video presentation from the Minister of Education. She discussed the experience that she and the National Secretary have when they meet the Minister and she invited the National Secretary to join her on the stage to watch the presentation.
The National President instructed the members to be polite and respectful of the Minister’s position as the video presentation was played.
After the presentation had finished members were invited to discuss their responses at their tables in their groups.
Link to the Minister of Education’s speech: http://youtu.be/AVyHvg3qMpw
Political Panel
The Political Panel members were; Chris Hipkins, Education Spokesperson for the Labour Party, Metiria Turei, Education Spokesperson for the Green Party and Barbara Stewart, Acting Education Spokesperson for New Zealand First.
Hui Session
The National President handed over the mana of the conference to ngā Kaihautū:– Manu Pohatu, Merearihi Whatuira and members of Te Reo Areare to lead the session. http://www.nzei.org.nz/documents/MYNZEI/Resources/whats%20on/Annual%20M eeting/2013/Te-kahui-whetu-2013.ppt
YMN Session
The National President invited members of YMN to present to the conference.
YMN Prezi presentation: http://prezi.com/gdsm6hahw3em/ymn-the-future-of-nzei/
Fifth Session
Pasifika Round Table Session The National President invited Pasifika members to update Annual Conference on the Educating Pasifika for Success work that had been considered by Annual Meeting 2012.
Link to the PowerPoint presentation: Pasifika presentation.pptx
Interest Groups and Workshops The following workshops were offered:
First session: 3:30pm – 4:20pm Women’s Network Treasurer Training Growing our union – recruitment 101 Our role in Charter Schools Lobbying in an election year YMN Uepu Maori 1 Branch meetings that buzz Pasifika Relievers
Second session: 4:30pm – 5:20pm Using media (video, Facebook) to engage and activate AP/DP Network Rainbow Network Career Pathways – Performance Pay? Building Living wage workplaces Winning in the media Resource Teachers Network MOE and Special Ed Network We’ve found some young members – now what? Uepu Maori 2
Sixth Session
Annual Meeting was reconvened on Wednesday morning, 2 October 2013, to complete the business of Annual Meeting.
15. Motion
Resolution B
Glenys Edmonds (Te Haunui Central Area Council) moved, Winnifred Morris (Te Haunui Central Area Council) seconded.
Madam President, I move resolution B, as printed in the agenda booklet.
That action be taken by NZEI Executive to investigate and bring back to Annual Meeting 2014 a way to ensure that NEAG Representatives can attend NZEI Annual Meeting Conference as of right.
The National President advised that she had received a friendly amendment from the mover and seconder.
Glenys Edmonds (Te Haunui Central Area Council), moved, Winnifred Morris (Te Haunui Central Area Council) seconded.
Carried
That action be taken by NZEI Executive to investigate and bring back to Annual Meeting 2014 options to assist NEAG and SENRG representatives to attend NZEI Annual Meeting/Conference.
Mover Glenys Edmonds (Te Haunui Central Area Council) spoke to the motion Seconder Winnifred Morris (Te Haunui Area Council) reserved.
The following members spoke to the motion: Name Area Council Comment Summary Tute Porter-Samuels Wainuiomata Branch Supported Eileen Raynel-Haine Waikato Area Council Supported Clint Green Taupo Branch Supported Serena Lewis Wellington Area Council Supported Christopher Stuart Auckland Branch Supported Tiri Bayley Te Reo Areare Supported
Carried
Two further motions were moved from the floor.
16. Motion
Resolution C
Virginia Stark (National Executive) moved, Paula Reynolds (Otago Branch) seconded.
That Annual Conference expresses its on-going support for the Best Start campaign by: 1. Reaffirming that a teacher should be equally valued whether they teach in ECE, a primary school or a secondary school.
2. Confirming our support for the bargaining position taken by NZEI’s KTCA negotiating team.
3. Committing to support any actions called by the National Executive to secure a fair settlement of this collective agreement.
Agreed
17. Motion
Resolution D
Etelagi Leilua (Auckland Komiti Pasifika) moved, Vaia'ua'u Alailefaleula.(Wellington Komiti Pasifika) seconded
That NZEI Te Riu Roa supports the development, implementation and monitoring of a Pasifika Strategy.
Agreed
Christchurch Schools The National President spoke about the circumstances in Christchurch and asked for a show hands as a demonstration of support for members at Phillipstown School, Christchurch. A standing ovation in support of schools in Christchurch was given.
World Teachers Day Saturday 5 Oct 2013 New York, Paris, Gisborne.
Members of Central East Area Council were invited to the stage to talk about their involvement in the international launch of World Teachers Day 2013, a first-light event that was planned for Saturday 5 October 2013.
Progress on the Tokotoko The National President shared a message from the President of EI, Susan Hopgood, indicating that the Tokotoko (talking stick) had made it through customs.
Closing The National President called Annual Meeting to order and announced that the Annual National Conference and Meeting for the 131st year would be held from 28 September to 1 October, 2014 in Rotorua.
Judith Nowotarski proposed a comprehensive vote of thanks to the National President’s Advisory Committee, facilitators of meetings and discussion groups, timekeepers, video controllers, microphone controllers, all staff and the media.
The National President thanked the National Executive for their considerable service to NZEI members.
The National President gave a mihi to Te Reo Areare for their ongoing support.
A video clip of the conference and meeting was played.
The National President thanked everyone and declared annual meeting closed at 9.50am and passed over to the pakeke for karakia. Present:
National Executive: Te Reo Areare: Judith Nowotarski Tiri Bailey Ian Leckie Ngaromo Beazley Louise Green Laura Dunlop Frances Guy Paeone Goonan Te Aroha Hiko O’Sonia Hotereni David Kennedy Marama Hune July McLean Winnifred Morris Fiona Matapo Helen Renolds Manu Pohatu Sophia Rotana Liam Rutherford Lauana Thomas Rikki Sheterline Alex Waihirere Vicki Signal Karepa Wall Virginia Stark Merearihi Whatuira Lynda Stuart Isabella Pomare
Representatives and Observers in alphabetical order Agnew, Audrey (ANZEI) Christchurch Cass, George Opotiki Agnew, Maureen Howick Chadwick, Quentin Hastings Alailefaleula, Vaia'ua'u Komiti Pasifika Wellington Chaney, Ngaire Coromandel Peninsula Alcock, Carolyn Christchurch Chaplin, Melanie West Auckland Alexander, Katrina Napier Charles, Sheryl West Auckland Amer, Brent Wellington Chisholm, Moira Christchurch Anastasiadis, Kimberley Wellington AC Clark, Jacki Maniapoto Arapere, Frances A T Manawatu Clarke, Davene Papakura Armstrong, Sarah Waikato Clarkson, Barbara Ashley Balfour, Renata Wellington Collyer, Jo Whangarei Barclay, Margaret (ANZEI) Waikato Connor, Mary Christchurch Barker, Janine Mid Canterbury Cooney, Julie Hibiscus Coast Barnes, Vervies Bay of Islands Corbett, Paulette Auckland Barrar, Mered West Auckland Crawley, Julie Heretaunga Becker, Raylene Hutt Valley Creigh-Smith, Roneld Waikato AC Beckham, Sheryle Whangarei Cross, Louise Napier Bennett, Samantha Auckland AC Daly, Kate Piako Benson-Gamble, Paula Otago Davis, Desirei Bay of Islands Bishara, Richard A T Te Whanganui A Tara Davis, Georgina Papatoetoe Bishop, Donna Nelson de Stigter, Ian Auckland Boulton, Jennie West Auckland Dekker, Marion Tauranga Bowden, Leonie Christchurch Devery, Hannah Auckland Bower, Emily Taranaki AC Dobie, Kararaina A T Manaakitia o Opotiki Boyle-Dean, Dianna Hokianga Dodge, Lynette Napier Bradley, Alex Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka A Maui AC Dodge, Martin (ANZEI) South Otago Braithwaite, Dylan South Wairarapa Dolfing, Kirsten Far North Brass, Jayne A T Te Mangai Maori Waikato Donaldson, Shirley West Auckland Brice, Julie Manurewa Dore, Siobhan Manawatu Brits, Marion Rotorua Dorrian, Melanie Waipa Bullen, Kerri Waitaha Canterbury AC Douglas, Raewyn A T Tauranga-Moana Burgess, Tracey Christchurch Drewett, Kerri Turangi Butterworth, Paul Nelson Drummond, Wendy Golden Bay Button, Alistair Wellington Duncan, Winsome Kapiti Cameron, Jocelyn Ashley Eccersall-Panther, Chris Christchurch Campbell, Bonnie Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka A Maui AC Eckhoff, Tonia Waipa Campbell, Rose Hutt Valley Edmonds, Glenys (ANZEI) Te Haunui Central AC Carrell, Frances Hastings Eriepa, Claudine Waikato Evaroa, Cassie Te Haunui Central AC Kelly, David Whangarei Faraimo, Tufaina Mana Kelly, Tessa Papatoetoe Faulkner, Mary Nelson Keni, Flrorrin Papatoetoe Fischer, Debbie Auckland Kennedy, Lorna Waikato Fox, Julie (FNZEI) Auckland Kersley, Julie Auckland Gamby, Dale North Shore Kibblewhite, Grant (ANZEI) Howick Gamman, Wendy Manurewa Knox, Sally Otago AC Gauld, Julie-Anne Papakura Koi, Oakore Auckland Gibson, Abbie Hokonui Koia, Raniera Poverty Bay Gilbert, Carol Taihape Koopu, Teia Harata A T Turanga Godfery, Brent Waitaki Kyle, Lois South Taranaki Goris, DJ North Shore Lasseter, Mish Waitaha Canterbury AC Gray, Alison Te Puke Law, Glen Rotorua Green, Clint (ANZEI) Taupo Laxa, Maria Auckland Greene, Beverly Wellington Lee, Anna (ANZEI) West Auckland Gurney, Cherie North Shore Lee, Jan (ANZEI) Otago Hall, Charles A T Rotorua Leilua, Etelagi Komiti Pasefika Auckland Hancock, Ylonda Manurewa Leonard, Pam West Auckland Hansen, Colleen A T ki Ruapehu Lessels, Ripeka A T o Mataatua Harness, Margaret (ANZEI) West Auckland Lewis, Serena Wellington AC Harper, Karen Thames Liggett, Kendra Christchurch Harris, Julie Wairarapa Lim, Lydia Wellington Hastie, Ian Hutt Valley Lincoln, Joanne Bay of Plenty AC Haua, Michelle A T Hikurangi Ki Te Tairawhiti Lloyd, Gael Auckland Hawthorne, Jackie (ANZEI) North Shore Low, Janet Parumoana Heaford, Emma Howick Mack, Christine North Shore Herewini, Lesley A T Hokianga Ki Taumarere Mackay, Fiona Tauranga Hill, Ellen Whakatane MacLeod, Sarah Waiuku Hird, Denise (ANZEI) Waikato Makiha, Carla Otahuhu Hirst, Kaaren Auckland Malae, Angie Christchurch Hogan, Mike Ellesmere Manaia, Barney A T Tamaki Makaurau Hoglund, Ann Ashley Manley, Atarangi Te Piripi Mananui o Nga Tataha-a- Maui AC Holmes, Jackie Waikato Mann, Sheena Otago Hotereni, Kaareen Taranaki AC Markham, Zachary Franklin Houltham, Garth Papatoetoe Marriott, Michelle Wairarapa Howden, Lorraine Takitimu Marshall-Inman, Genneth (ANZEI) Papatoetoe Hume, Kay Franklin Martin, Bob North Shore Hunt, Claire Auckland Martin, Marcia Tauranga Hunt, Paul Te Puke Mason, Donna Rotorua Hyams, Kaye Christchurch Iasona, Patricia Te Piripi Mananui o Nga Tataha-a- Matthews, Leith West Auckland Maui AC May, Stu Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka A Maui AC Irwin, Mark Southern Hawkes Bay McCall, Bridget Christchurch I'u, Tania West Auckland McClune, Maggie Whangarei Jackson, Melissa Kaipara McCormack, Carol West Auckland Jalil, Kamrul Auckland McDonald, Louisa Takitimu Jane, Sharon Wairoa McIlroy, Barbara (ANZEI) North Shore Jansonius-Albers, Monique (ANZEI) North Taranaki McKay, Leeanne Taupo Jenkins, Lee Te Kura Mckenna, Tina Louise Auckland Jordan, Linda Manurewa McKnight, Hilary South Canterbury Kake, Joe Manurewa McLean, Amanda Napier Kake, Noema A T Manaia Ki Tutamoe McLean, Barbara Central Otago Kalin, Mary South Taranaki McMillan, Jane Malvern Karaitiana, Judith Central East AC Mehrtens, Wendy South Canterbury Kavermann, Rachel Christchurch Mein, Abby Waikato Middleton, Sharon Central Hawkes Bay Richardson, Sarah Christchurch Millard, Pamela Feilding Richmond, Catherine Waikato Milliken, Christina North Taranaki Ritai, Damon A T Parininihi Ki Taipake Milne, Valerie Otago Robson, Margaret A T Manukau Whanui Mitchell, Moana A T Kahungunu Ki Te Wairoa Rogers, Sara (ANZEI) Auckland AC Moana, Hirere A T o Te Rohe Potae Rogers, Suzanne Hastings Moeke, Angela Central Otago Rushbrook, Alison Auckland Moon, Liz Whangarei Russell, John Ellesmere Moore, Toby North Shore Ryan, Michelle (ANZEI) Waikato Morrison, Karen Waikato Sade, Sarah Whangarei Moss, Kathryn Patea-Waverley Sanders, Danielle Wellington Muir, Dave Auckland Schimanski, Kay Takitimu Murphy, Marcia Buller Schubert, Sarah Howick Murphy, Nicole Central East AC Scott, Claire Howick Myers, Karen A T Whakatu Shaw, Sharon Central King Country Nelson, Leanne Heretaunga Sheppard, Marlene Waimate Nengerman, Regina Northern Wairoa Simpson, Runu Waikato Newland, Anita (ANZEI) Tai Tokerau AC Sinclair, Carlie Otago Nicholl, Jackie Cambridge Siohane, Phonderly Auckland Nicholls, Ken Howick Smith, Jennifer Takitimu Nickles, Geoffrey Auckland Smith, Samuel Wellington North Nimmo, Sue (ANZEI) Wanganui Smith, Vaughan Hutt Valley Niven, Rachel Hastings Smith-Watty, Denise South Taranaki Nixey, Cheryl Nelson Solomon, Penny Papatoetoe North, Jillian Otago Sorensen, Jenny Takitimu North Taranaki O'Connell, Kane Wellington Stace, Chris Christchurch Odlin, Rose Hutt Valley Standen, Rochelle Christchurch O'Halloran, Fabian Te Haunui Central AC Staples, Kathryn Manurewa Oliver, Charles Wanganui Stewart, Carmel Franklin Omundsen, Christine Wanganui Stewart, Whakaata A T Whangaui A Orotu Ornido, Jenalyn Wellington Stoddart, Stacey Mid Canterbury Osborne, Helen Grey Straker, Alan (ANZEI) Marlborough Packwood, Karen Matamata Stuart, Christopher (ANZEI) Auckland Parkes, Shayne Hutt Valley Sullivan, Julie Tauranga Patel, Dee Tauranga Swift, Jim Kapiti Pawson, Vera Whakatane Taffard, Dawn Papakura Pearson, Mary Christchurch Tahau, Janine A T Awakairangi Phillips, Lee Otago AC Taita, Jan A T o Otepoti Pio, Novena Auckland Taitua, Theodora (ANZEI) Papatoetoe Plummer, Nicole Central Otago Taogaga, Ramona (ANZEI) North Taranaki Poole, Jonathan Poverty Bay Taute, Liz Hibiscus Coast Poor, Nicky North Shore Tawera, Mercia Rotorua Porter-Samuels, Tute Wainuiomata Tawharu, Suzanne Mana Power, Deane Nelson Te Koeti-James, Bronwyn Westland Power, Kathy Christchurch Tesese, Vera Auckland Pyne, Angela Pahiatua Bush Thompson, Jonathan Wellington AC Rangi, Moana Papatoetoe Thomson, Gail Christchurch Raynel-Haine, Eileen (ANZEI) Waikato Thomson, Joel Tauranga Reid, Tania Christchurch Tifflin, Dale Auckland Renall, Meagan Napier Tihema, Amiria A T Waitaha Revell, Raewyn Tokoroa Tofilau, Bathsheba Manurewa Reynolds, Paula Otago Tonks, Tina-Marie Motueka Rhind, Arthur Te Piripi Mananui o Nga Tataha-a- Tornquist, Sharlene Rodney-Otamatea Maui AC Townend, Pam Manawatu Rhoades, Jan North Shore Trevathan, Gael (ANZEI) Otago Webber, Kaye Manawatu Tukukino, Sandra Heretaunga Welch, Kathleen Auckland Tung, Susan Papatoetoe West, George Horowhenua Turi, Leoni A T Kahuranaki Whaanga, Mavis Papatoetoe Turia, Josephine A T Tokoroa Whitaker, Rachal Papatoetoe Turner, Andrew Manawatu Whitcombe-Dobbs, Sarah Christchurch Turner, Caitlin Rotorua White, Melinda Christchurch Van Kooten, Judith North Taranaki Wilks, Jo Takitimu Van Niekerk, Jenny Howick Williams, Amanda Mana Vaughan, Joanne Murihiku Southland AC Wishnowsky, Krystyna Wellington Vercoe, Aaron Marlborough Woodhead, Shona Tauranga Wainui, Sarah A T Te Ropu Manawatahi o Murihiku Woodward, Lisa Manawatu Wanoa, Samantha Central East AC Woolrich, Spencer West Auckland Warner, Pamela (ANZEI) North Shore Wright, Helen Manawatu Warren, Heather Rangitikei Young, Jo Mana Webb, Carol Waikato
Observers Adlington, Maureen Pahiatua Bush Lindup, Alison Turangi Aholelei, Asilika Komiti Pasefika Auckland Lockyer, Gina Wainuiomata Barnett, Kelly Opotiki Manahi, Raiha A T Rotorua Beal, Anne Matamata Mattock, Luke Northern Wairoa Beldham, Joanne Cambridge McClurry, Debby Tokoroa Bennett, Ruth Rangitikei Olsen, Girl Wairoa Brown, Naphelia A T Manaia Ki Tutamoe Pokaia, Ruawhitu A T Waitaha Burn, Sandy Motueka Pouwhare, Tangihia A T Manukau Whanui Couper, Dianne A T Whangaui A Orotu Rikiriki, Emerson A T Tokoroa de Vries, Jean Patea-Waverley Robinson, Shylah Kaipara Filia, Tanya Hokianga Scott, Kathleen Westland Graham, Karen Piako Soutar, Siobhan Far North Hall, Tracey Grey Steel, Erin Otahuhu Heremia, Joy A T o Mataatua Tai, Josephine A T Manaakitia o Opotiki Heslin, Elizabeth Waimate Tawhai, Keriana A T Hikurangi Ki Te Tairawhiti Hiko, Renee A T Kahungunu Ki Te Wairoa Teira, Hineuru A T Tauranga-Moana Horua, Ripeka A T Turanga Todd, Faye Feilding Hura, Paula A T Te Ropu Manawatahi o Murihiku Townrow, Barry Buller Isaako, Meleka Komiti Pasifika Wellington Whatarangi, Latoya A T o Te Rohe Potae Jones, Liz Maniapoto Williams, Matthew A T Te Whanganui A Tara Kaire, Peata A T ki Ruapehu Woolston, Cindy Central King Country Kerr, Eileen Te Kura Yates, Maria Thames Konia, Canea A T Kahuranaki Yelchich, Gina Waiuku Langridge, Jennifer Rodney-Otamatea
The National President granted leave to the following:
Sunday, 29 September 2013 Richard Bishara, A T Te Whanganui a Tara Garth Houltham, Papatoetoe Michelle Marriott, Wairarapa Barry Townrow, Buller Amiria Tihema, A T Waitaha Ruawhitu Pokaia, A T Waitaha Penny Solomon, Papatoetoe Christine Mack, North Shore Raniera Koia, Poverty Bay Jonathan Poole, Poverty Bay Mercia Tawera, A T Rotorua
Monday, 30 September 2013 Michelle Ryan, Waikato Branch O’Sonia Hotereni, Te Reo Areare Abby Mein, Waikato Barnch Kaareen Hotereni, Taranaki Area Council Joanne Beldham, Cambridge Branch Raewyn Revell, Tokoroa Branch Lorraine Howden, Takitimu Branch Louisa McDonald, Takitimu Branch Mercia Tawera, Rotorua Branch Amiria Tihema, A T Waitaha Jonathan Poole, Poverty Bay Branch Sarah Wainui, Murihiku Area Council Carol McCormack, West Auckland Branch Laura Walker, Waikato Area Council
Tuesday, 1 October 2013 Latoya Whatarangi, A T Te Rohe Potae O’Sonia Hotereni, Te Reo Areare Ripeka Lessels, A T o Mataatua Jackie Nicholl, Cambridge Branch Josephine Tai, A T Manaakitia Opotiki Georgina Davis, Papatoetoe Branch Charles Oliver, Wanganui Branch Emily Bower, Taranaki Area Council Raewyn Revell, Tokoroa Branch Gael Lloyd, Auckland Branch Jo Wilks, Takitimu Branch Marama Hune, Te Reo Areare Kaareen Hotereni, Taranaki Area Council Lorraine Howden, Takitimu Branch Mercia Tawera, Rotorua Branch Robbie McBreen, Rotorua Branch Jennifer Langridge, Rodney-Otamatea Branch Patricia Iasona, Rotorua Branch Atarangi Manley, Rotorua Branch
Wednesday, 2 October 2013: Georgina Davis, Papatoetoe Branch Charles Oliver, Wanganui Branch Raewyn Revell, Tokoroa Branch Jo Wilks, Takitimu Branch Kaareen Hotereni, Taranaki Area Council Margaret Harness, West Auckland Branch Robbie McBreen, Rotorua Branch Patricia Iasona, Te Pīpiri Mananui ō Ngā Tātaha-ā-Māui Area Council Mercia Tawera, Rotorua Branch Martin Dodge, South Otago Branch Barbara McLean, Central Otago Branch Nicole Plummer, Central Otago Branch Angela Moeke, Central Otago Branch Lorraine Howden, Takitimu Branch Louisa McDonald, Takitimu Branch Jen Smith, Takitimu Branch Kay Schmanski, Takitimu Branch Paula Hura, A T Wainui Branch Jo Vaughan, Southland/Murihiku Area Council Abbie Gibson, Hokonui Branch Jean de Vries, Patea/Waverley Branch Kathryn Moss, Patea/Waverley Branch Christina Milliken, North Taranaki Branch Jennifer Serensen, North Taranaki Branch Monique Jansonius-Albers, North Taranaki Branch Judith van Kooten, North Taranaki Branch Damon Ritai, North Taranaki Branch.