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Regional Connect
Connect with your CATE colleagues
CATE NZ operates at both a national and regional level. Each region is represented on the national executive, linking its members with the national body.
Regional associations support the members in their region and offer networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
CATE has branches and membership regions across New Zealand. Scroll down for regional contacts as well as membership registration links to join your region.
Membership with CATE ensures you receive the benefit of regional collaboration with other professionals in your area, while still giving you full access to the benefits of National CATE Membership.
North CATE
Chairperson and National Executive Representative,
Eileen Crawford—Kerikeri High School
Secretary & Māori Regional Rep,
Leanne Rumble—Tikipunga High School
Treasurer,
Sara Reade—Tauraroa Area School
Professional Development Co-ordinator
Astrid Van Holten—Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council
Bron Jenkins—Whangarei Boys High School
Far North Representative,
Sue Flanagan—Kaitaia College
Tertiary Provider,
Ceri Jenkins—International Travel College
School Liaison Roadshow Co-Ordinator,
Julie Hamilton—Pompallier College
Auckland
Become a member of CATE Auckland
Chairperson,
Amber Hinson—Kelston Girls College
Treasurer, PTE Representative,
Adele Turnball—Marcellin College
Secretary, North Auckland Representative,
Roxanne Mulvaney—Whangaparāoa College
Māori Regional Reps
Blair Sorensen—Unitec
Bryan Marsh—Hāpai Tūhono
Communications Manager, Te Pūkenga Representative
Blair Sorensen—Unitec
North Auckland Representative, Mentoring Coordinator
Tara Heta—CATE Kaiārahi
Central/East Auckland Representative
Adele Turnball—Marcellin College
South Auckland Representative,
Joy Williams—Manurewa High School
West Auckland Representative,
Beth Nalter—MyMahi & Secondment with Workforce Development Council
University Representative,
Antoinette Vaha—Massey University
Government/Pasifika,
Frances Fuamatu—Tertiary Education Commission
Membership Co-ordinator/West Auckland Representative,
Catrin Hughes—Green Bay High School
Gateway Representative,
Adele Turnball—Marcellin College
Pacific Representative,
Jonny Faamatuainu—Auckland Business Chamber
Waikato
Become a member of CATE Waikato
Chairperson/Secretary,
Jane Thomas—Morrinsville College
Treasurer,
Pauline Sweetman—Raglan Area School
Māori Regional Rep,
Lizana Tuake (Zan)—Oho Mauri
Bay of Plenty
Become a member of CATE Bay of Plenty
Chairperson
Kennedy Wiltshier—Waikato University
Secretary,
Jane Doherty—Mount Maunganui College
Treasurer,
Andy Howells—Aquinas College
National Executive Representative,
Stacey Shefferd—Otumoetai College
Māori Regional Representative,
Mikaere Smith—Aquinas College
Waiariki
Become a member of CATE Waiariki
Chairperson & Executive Representative
Jo-Anne Stuart—Whakatane High School
Secretary,
Ruth Flanagan—Ministry of Education
Treasurer,
Megan Wheeler—Toi Ohomai
Māori Regional Representative,
Maria Puutu—Tarawera High School
East CATE
Hawkes Bay
Become a member of CATE Hawkes Bay
Chairperson,
Henry Ballantyne—William Colenso College
Secretary,
Josie Hunter—Karamū High School
Treasurer,
Cindy Morgan—Tamatea High School
National Executive Rep
Shaye Andersen—Central Hawke’s Bay College
Māori Regional Rep,
Ashley Toye—Graeme Dingle Foundation
Taranaki
Become a member of CATE Taranaki
Chairperson,
Brett Zimmerman—New Plymouth Girls High School
Secretary,
Aaron Lock—New Plymouth Boys High School
Treasurer,
Kylie Ashcroft—New Plymouth Boys High School
National Executive Representative,
Chell Lusk—Spotswood College
Māori Regional Rep,
Rory Maxwell—Why Ora
Manawatū/Whanganui/Horowhenua
Become a member of CATE Manawatū/Whanganui
Chairperson and National Executive Representative,
David Barwick—Palmerston North Boys High School
Secretary & Treasurer,
Donna Manley—Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Māori Regional Rep,
Anthea Hale—Horowhenua College
Wellington/Wairarapa
Become a member of CATE Wellington/Wairarapa
Co-Chairperson
Glenn Horsfall—Victoria University
Co-Chairperson & National Executive Representative,
Emma Bull—St Bernard’s College
Secretary,
Melanie Chaytor—Kāpiti College
Co-Treasurer,
Cherie Holmes—Wainuiomata High School
Co-Treasurer,
Amanda Walters—Hutt Valley High School
Nelson
Become a member of CATE Nelson
Chairperson and National Executive Representative,
Leigh Gray—CATE NZ
Secretary,
Vikki Heays—Nelson College for Boys
Treasurer,
Robyn McLean—Nelson College for Girls
Māori Regional Rep,
Ron Kelly
Marlborough
Become a member of CATE Marlborough
Chairperson & National Representative,
Nigel Timpson—Marlborough Boys High School
Secretary,
Darlene Purdie—Marlborough Boys College
Treasurer,
Karen Tattersall—Marlborough Girls College
Māori Regional Rep,
Michelle Lavender—Ngati Rarua
Canterbury/Westland
Become a member of CATE Canterbury/Westland
Chairperson,
Kerren Langdon—Papanui High School
Jo Ager—Rolleston College
Executive Representative,
Jenni McLaughlin—St Margaret’s College
Treasurer,
James Stewart—Papanui High School
Secretary,
Victoria Gray—University of Waikato
Māori Regional Rep,
Nicole Herbert—Papanui School
South Canterbury/North Otago
Become a member of CATE South Canterbury/ North Otago
Chairperson,
Claire Spiers—Craighead Diocesan School
Secretary,
Courtney Molloy—Roncalli College
Treasurer,
Marian Mehrtens—Roncalli College
National Executive Rep,
Jo Shaw—Timaru Girls High School
Otago
Chairperson and Executive Representative,
Leeana Duncan—Bayfield High School, Dunedin
Secretary,
Margaret Beagley—Kaikorai Valley College
Treasurer,
Pam Cullen—South Otago High School
Māori Regional Rep,
Taneha Keenan—Bayfield High School
Southland
Become a member of CATE Southland
Chairperson,
Debbie Drummond—Gore High School
Secretary,
Cherie Taylor—Central Southland College
Treasurer,
Nadia Steedman—Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Māori Regional Representative,
Leanne Ramsay-Aupouri—Arowhenua
National Executive Representative
Sue Ballantyne—Central Southland College
Te Roopu Māori
Northland
Leanne Rumble— NorthTEC
Auckland
Bryan Marsh— Hāpai Tūhono
Blair Sorensen—Unitec
Waikato
Lizana Tuake (Zan)— Oho Mauri
Waiariki
Maria Puutu— Tarawera High School
Bay of Plenty
Mikaere Smith— Aquinas College
East CATE
Tessa Wilson— Nga Uri A Maui in Turanganui a Kiwa
Hawke’s Bay
Ashley Toye— Graeme Dingle Foundation
Taranaki
Rory Maxwell— Why Ora
Manawatū
Anthea Hale— Horowhenua College
Wellington
none yet
Nelson
Ron Kelly
Marlborough
Michelle Lavender— Ngati Rarua
Canterbury/Westland
Nicole Herbert— Papanui School
South Canterbury/North Otago
none
Otago
Taneha Keenan— Bayfield High School
Southland
Leanne Ramsay-Aupouri— Arowhenua
Pouārahi
Mel Veituna— Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Manuhiri
Lynette Reid
The benefits of becoming a CATE member
Representation & Advocacy
The CATE Executive actively engages with members to advocate for continuous improvements in careers education.
Connect
Stay informed with regular newsletter from the Kaiārahi and the President of CATE NZ, providing updates on current developments.
Networks
Expand your professional connections both regionally and nationally through mentorship opportunities.
Resources
Access a comprehensive library of career education tools and resources available exclusively in the members-only section.
