Thursday 6th June

1.00pm - 3.00pm Registration

3.00pm - 3.30pmPōwhiri
3.30pm - 4.00pmKᾱpu tī                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
4.00pm Hui: Ko te huringa e hiahia ana matou / Be the change we want
Facilitated by MILG – Maori Iwi Leaders Group

Fono:  Avea ma suiga tatou te mananaoai / Be the change we want
Facilitated by Dr Moses Faleolo/Joycelyn Tauevihi                                                                                                                                             

Friday 7th June

7.15amRegistration opens
8.30am - 8.40am   Conference Opening 
Hui Whakatau
8.40am - 8.50amTe Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa President address
Lorraine Kerr, MNZM
9.00am - 10.00am Keynote Presentation 
Hon Erica Stanford
10.00am - 10.45am 
Keynote Presentation 
Hon David Seymour
10.45am - 11.15amMorning Tea
11.15am - 12.00pmKeynote presentation
Keri Milne-Ihimaera
12.00pm - 12.45pmLunch
12.45pm - 1.30pmKeynote Presentation
Tokona Te Raki - Piripi Prendergast, Kaya Staples, Rangimarie Elvin & Manaaki Waretini-Beaumont
1.30pm - 2.30pmTe Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa Regional Meetings
2.30pm - 4.00pm   Seminar Session 1
Masterclass 1

Seminar 1
What’s on top??
Kate Lethbridge & Belinda Weber, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 2
Building a positive Board culture
Sarah Campbell, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 3
When employment and governance collide
Ngaire Cooper & Chris France, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 4
How to find a hero in a complaint
Michael O’Brien (Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa)
& Alan Curtis 
Seminar 5
Check your staff – the importance of Police Checks
Heather Warren & Lisa Dunn,
Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 6
Governing to realise the right to education
Ced Simpson, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 7 
Kōkirihia: Ending Streaming – The ‘How’ 
Tokona Te Raki:
Kaya Staples (Ngāi Tahu, Te Arawa, Ngā Puhi)
Rangimarie Elvin (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Pūkenga)
Manaaki Waretini-Beaumont (Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi)
Piripi Prendergast (Ngāti Pākehā) 
Seminar 8
Are the machines taking over? Time to create a safer, more secure online learning environment in your school.
Greg Duff, Head of Education and Engagement, Network
for Learning (N4L)    
Seminar 9
NZ Police 
Seminar 10
Social cohesion in schools
Nera Tautau
Human Rights Commission 
Seminar 11
The Literacy and Numeracy Co-requisite: demystifying requirements and support for teaching, learning, and assessment
Sarah-Grace Breen
Lead Advisor, Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre), Ministry
of Education
Sue Chalmers
Chief Advisor Assessment,
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
12: Masterclass 1
Board member Hauora 
Natasha Watson &
Wayne McGillivray,
Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 13
Pasifika Programme
Joycelyn Tauevihi & Dr Moses Fale’olo




4.00pm - 4.30pmAfternoon Tea
4.30pm - 6.00pmSeminar Session 2
Masterclass 1 continues

Seminar 14
What’s on top??
Kate Lethbridge & Belinda Weber, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 15
Building a positive Board culture
Sarah Campbell, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa 
Seminar 16
When employment and governance collide
Ngaire Cooper & Chris France, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 17
How to find a hero in a complaint
Michael O’Brien (Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa)& Alan Curtis   
Seminar 18
Check your staff – the importance of Police Checks
Heather Warren & Lisa Dunn,
Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 19
Governing to realise the
right to education
Ced Simpson, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa 
Seminar 20
Kōkirihia: Ending Streaming – The ‘How’ 
Tokona Te Raki:
Kaya Staples (Ngāi Tahu, Te Arawa, Ngā Puhi)
Rangimarie Elvin (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Pūkenga)
Manaaki Waretini-Beaumont (Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi)
Piripi Prendergast (Ngāti Pākehā) 
Seminar 21
Are the machines taking over?
Time to create a safer, more secure online learning environment in your school.
Greg Duff, Head of Education and Engagement, Networkfor Learning (N4L)    
Seminar 22
NZ Police  
Seminar 23
Social cohesion in schools
Nera Tautau
Human Rights Commission    
Seminar 24
The Literacy and Numeracy
Co-requisite: demystifying requirements and support for teaching, learning, and assessment
Sarah-Grace Breen
Lead Advisor, Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre),
Ministry of Education
Sue Chalmers
Chief Advisor Assessment,
New Zealand Qualifications Authority 
25: Masterclass 1
Board member Hauora 
Natasha Watson & Wayne McGillivray, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 26
Pasifika Programme
Joycelyn Tauevihi & Dr Moses Fale’olo





6.15pm - 7.45pm
Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa Welcome Function 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
Sponsored by Class                                                                         

 Saturday 8th June

7.30am  Registration opens
8.30am - 9.15amKeynote Presentation: Supporting the work of the principal and school leadership team
Louise Ānaru
Vice President: Secondary Principals Association
9.15am - 10.45am  Seminar Session 3
Masterclass 2

Seminar 27
Police Support and Engagement to ensure School Safety
NZ Police   
Seminar 28
Policy, not sexy but mighty useful
Ann Bixley & Belinda Weber, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 29
Employment complaints – what, when and how they come to the board
Ngaire Cooper, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 30
Tikanga and Employment Practice in schools – implications of GF v
Comptroller of Customs
Maynard Scott, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 31
Student Suspension Meetings
Cheryl Bunker & Paula Helms, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
32: Masterclass 2
Being the community, our learners will, and will want to, live in
Ced Simpson & Natasha Watson, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 33
Handling investigations and complaints - employment
Isabel Dixon, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 34
Climate change and schools:  What can
Boards do?
Rachel Bolstad (NZCER) Kaihautu Rangahau –
Chief researcher
Tracy Findlayson (MOE) Programme Director
Seminar 35
“How Te Poutahu
can support Boards with the Curriculum”
Rose Carpenter, Ministry of Education 		Seminar 36
Meeting the mental health needs of young New Zealanders
Dr Rachel Patrick, Office of Auditor General    
Seminar 37
How the role of the principal enhances student outcomes
SPANZ -
Secondary Principal’s Association NZ
Seminar 38
Be the change...
Dr Mere Berryman 


Seminar 39
Lauren Preistley
Office of the Ombudsman




10.45am - 11.15amMorning Tea
11.15am - 12.45pmTe Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa Annual General Meeting
12.45pm - 1.30pmLunch
1.30pm - 3.00pmSeminar Session 4
Masterclass 2 continues

Seminar 40
Police Support and Engagement to ensure School Safety
NZ Police 
Seminar 41
Policy, not sexy but mighty useful
Ann Bixley & Belinda Weber, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 42
Employment complaints – what, when and how they come to the board
Ngaire Cooper, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 43
Tikanga and Employment Practice in schools – implications of GF v
Comptroller of Customs
Maynard Scott, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 44
Student Suspension Meetings
Cheryl Bunker & Paula Helms, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
45: Masterclass 2
Being the community, our learners will, and will want to, live in
Ced Simpson & Natasha Watson, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 46
Handling investigations
and complaints -employment
Isabel Dixon, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
Seminar 47
Climate change and schools:  What can
Boards do?
Rachel Bolstad (NZCER) Kaihautu Rangahau –
Chief researcher
Tracy Findlayson (MOE) Programme Director
Seminar 48
“How Te Poutahucan support Boards with the Curriculum”
Rose Carpenter, Ministry of Education 		Seminar 49
Meeting the mental health needs of young New Zealanders
Dr Rachel Patrick, Office of Auditor General    
Seminar 50
How the role of the principal enhances student outcomes
SPANZ -
Secondary Principal’s Association NZ
Seminar 51
Be the change...
Dr Mere Berryman 

Seminar 52
Lauren Preistley
Office of the Ombudsman





3.00pm - 3.30pmAfternoon Tea
3.30pm - 4.15pmKeynote Presentation
Liam Hendry
4.15pm - 5.45pmSeminar Session 5
Masterclass 3

Seminar 53
Understanding the importance of informal and formal – when running
disciplinary/ performance management processes – the board role as the employer.
Amol Shejwal, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 54
How to be a good employer from the beginning to the end
Katharina Friedli , Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 55
Small schools, big challenges – governing well in small schools
Belinda Weber, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 56
The Wellbeing Climate – How to mitigate Climate Change
Sonjia Wilson & Rachael Spencer, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
57: Masterclass 3
Student Suspension meetings - How to navigate or participate in a student suspension meeting
Paula Helms & Cheryl Bunker, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 58
Governing for well - being in NZ Schools
Gregor Fountain
Manager, Sports NZ Strategic Engagement		Seminar 59
How can we be the change needed to support and cater for rural school leadership?
Andrew King
NZ Rural Schools Association		Seminar 60
Be the change we want – Maximising the positive influence of the Board 
Lisa Morrisey & Dr Jaqui Patuawa - Evaluation Associates
Seminar 61
Managing the risk of drugs
Glenn Dobson (CEO) & Blair Larsen - The Drug Detection Agency

Seminar 62
The Eduscape - equipping us to navigate the education landscape
Maori Iwi Leaders

Seminar 63
Latest research coming out of ERO – attendance, maths, behaviour…
Ruth Shinoda, Education Review Office (ERO)
Seminar 64
Exploring the commitments
outlined in the code of professional responsibility,
with an emphasis on professional boundaries for teachers.
Mose Pio & Sharon Coultan, 
NZ Teaching Council

5.45pmDay 2 closes
7.00pm
Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa Conference Gala Dinner 
Sponsored by Gallagher
                   


Sunday 9th June

7.30am   Registration open
8.30am - 10.00amSeminar Session 6
Masterclass 3 continues

Seminar 65
Understanding the
importance of informal and
formal – when running disciplinary/performance management processes
– the board role as the
employer.
Amol Shejwal, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 66
How to be a good employer from the beginning to the end
Katharina Friedli , Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 67
Small schools, big challenges – governing well in small schools
Belinda Weber, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 68
The Wellbeing Climate – How to mitigate Climate Change
Sonjia Wilson & Rachael Spencer, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa
69: Masterclass 3
Student Suspension meetings - How to navigate or participate in a student suspension meeting
Paula Helms & Cheryl
Bunker, Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa		Seminar 70
Governing for well - beingin NZ Schools
Gregor Fountain
Manager, Sports NZ Strategic Engagement		Seminar 71
How can we be the change needed to support and cater for rural school leadership?
Andrew King
NZ Rural Schools Association		Seminar 72
Be the change we want – Maximising the positive influence of the Board 
Lisa Morrisey & Dr Jaqui Patuawa - Evaluation Associates
Seminar 73
Managing the risk of drugs
Glenn Dobson (CEO) & Blair Larsen - The Drug Detection Agency

Seminar 74
The Eduscape - equipping us to navigate the education landscape
Maori Iwi Leaders
Seminar 75
Latest research coming out of ERO – attendance, maths, behaviour…
Ruth Shinoda, Education Review Office (ERO)

Seminar 76
Exploring the commitments outlined in the code of professional responsibility, with an emphasis on professional boundaries for teachers.
Mose Pio & Sharon Coultan, NZ Teaching Council

10.00am - 10.30amMorning Tea
10.30am - 11.30amKeynote Presentation:
Student Panel
11.30am - 12.15pmPrizegiving
12.15pmPoroporoaki

Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa Conference 2024

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