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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,
Bron Jenkins—Whangarei Boys High School
Secretary
Chantel Minaar—Excellere College
Māori Regional Rep,
Leanne Rumble—Tikipunga High School
Treasurer,
Sara Reade—Tauraroa Area School
Professional Development Co-ordinators
Astrid Van Holten—Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council
Jenna Verweij—Whangarei Girls’ High School
Far North Representative,
Eileen Crawford—Kerikeri High School
Tertiary Provider Liaison Roadshow Co-ordinator
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,
Adele Turnball—Auckland Girls’ Grammar
Secretary,
Roxanne Mulvaney—Whangaparāoa College
Māori Regional Reps
Blair Sorensen—Unitec
Bryan Marsh—Hāpai Tūhono
Pacific Representative,
Jonny Faamatuainu—Auckland Business Chamber
Frances Fuamatu—Tertiary Education Commission
Communications Manager, Polytechnic Representative
Blair Sorensen—Unitec
Mentoring Coordinator
Tara Heta—CATE Kaiārahi
North Auckland Representative,
Roxanne Mulvaney—Whangaparāoa College
Central/East Auckland Representative
Adele Turnball—Auckland Girls’ Grammar
South Auckland Representative,
Narinder Kaur—Alfriston College
West Auckland Representative,
Beth Nalter—St Dominic’s Catholic College
University Representative,
Antoinette Vaha—Massey University
Government Representative,
Frances Fuamatu—Tertiary Education Commission
Membership Co-ordinator/West Auckland Representative,
Catrin Hughes—Green Bay High School
Gateway Representative,
Adele Turnball—Auckland Girls’ Grammar
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,
Hinewai Quensall
East CATE
Hawkes Bay
Become a member of CATE Hawkes Bay
Co-Chairs,
Mary McLaughlin—Karamū High School
Megan Mataio—Te Kura Correspondence School
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,
TBC
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—Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Māori Regional Rep,
Nicole Herbert—Papanui School
Aoraki
Become a member of CATE Aoraki
Chairperson,
Claire Spiers—Craighead Diocesan School
Secretary,
Courtney Molloy—Roncalli College
Treasurer,
Jess Bennett—Ashburton College
National Executive Rep,
Jo Shaw—Timaru Girls High School
Otago
Chairperson and Executive Representative,
Rachel Campbell—Kings High School
Secretary,
Haley McManus—Business South Inc.
Treasurer,
Fiona Smeaton—Taieri College
Māori Regional Rep,
Damian Bertanees—Bayfield High School
Southland
Become a member of CATE Southland
Chairperson & National Executive Representative,
Debbie Drummond—Gore District Council
Secretary,
Cherie Taylor—Central Southland College
Treasurer,
Nadia Steedman—Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Māori Regional Representative,
Leanne Ramsay-Aupouri—Arowhenua
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
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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.