Tara

Tara Solomon

Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Chief Executive

Nō Aerani me Ingarani ōku tupuna
Kei Waiake ahau e noho ana
Ko Tara Solomon tōku ingoa
Ko Alisha māua ko Serena āku tamariki

Passionate about early childhood education and working for purpose, I bring extensive experience in values-led leadership, governance and organisational transformation with a strong focus on creating environments where tamariki and kaimahi flourish.

Originally from the UK I moved to Aotearoa New Zealand 17 years ago. As a people-focused leader I'm passionate about developing those around me to thrive and flourish. I’m driven by a deep desire to make a meaningful difference, and I feel privileged to serve Kaitiaki Kindergartens and our local communities. Outside of work, you’ll often find me tramping or camping, or enjoying quiet, restorative time with my whānau and friends.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora, ai te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive

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

Matt

Matt Sommers

Board Member

Pandy

Pandy Hawke

Pou Ahurea | Cultural Advisor, Professional Practice Leader

Rebecca

Rebecca Brehmer

Board Co-Chair

Wendy O'Brien

Wendy O'Brien

Matanga Whakaakoako | Professional Practice Lead

Zane

Zane McRae

Board Member