Matt

Matt Sommers

Board Member

I live in Orewa with my wife and young son, who attends Orewa Beach Kindergarten. Seeing the difference quality early childhood education makes inspires my commitment to this Board. With 16 years of banking and finance experience across New Zealand and Australia, I bring strengths in strategy, financial management, and operational oversight. It’s a privilege to support our teachers and staff and to contribute to shaping the future of Kaitiaki Kindergartens.

Our People

Aleisha

Aleisha Wilkinson

Board Member

Angela Booth

Angela Booth

Kaiwhakahaere Rauemi | Operational Leader

Angela Fox

Angela Fox

Pumana Tangata | Health & Safety Property Lead

Debbie Iles

Debbie Iles

Kairēhita Tari | Organisational Administrator

Dianne Williams

Kaiwhakahaere ā-Tari | Accounts Assistant

Ivor

Ivor Peksa

Board Co-Chair

Jessie May

Jessie May Dean

Board Member

Kimberly

Kimberly Chalmers

Board Member

Lily Zhu

Lily Zhu

Kaiwhakahaere Utu Kaimahi | Payroll & HR Administrator

Lisa Winiata

Lisa Winiata

Kaiarotake Matua | Evaluative and Specialist Support Lead

Pandy

Pandy Hawke

Pou Ahurea | Cultural Advisor, Professional Practice Leader

Rebecca

Rebecca Brehmer

Board Co-Chair

Tara

Tara Solomon

Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Chief Executive

Wendy O'Brien

Wendy O'Brien

Matanga Whakaakoako | Professional Practice Lead

Zane

Zane McRae

Board Member