Our People
“The Board has worked closely with the Principal and the senior leadership team to support improved outcomes for students. They have strong representation and leadership from the local community showing their commitment to the school.”
ERO Report, March 2021
Our Board
Our Board is expert, enthusiastic, and experienced.
Highly representative of our local community, our Board ensures that our vision and values are lived out for real. This means that all of our young people will leave school with dignity, purpose, and options.
- ChairpersonAmber Tuhakaraina
- PrincipalBarbara Cavanagh
- SecretaryTerri-Lynn Creighton
- Staff representativeIwa Clendon
- Student representative‘Ofa Motu-Foala
- TrusteePhyllis Bhana
- TrusteeYve Haenga-Ashby
- TrusteeJoy Tengu
- TrusteeJahmin Tengu
Our Team
Leaders model an unwavering optimism and belief in the potential for their students to lead, learn, and succeed.
ERO Report, March 2021
Senior Leadership Team
- PrincipalBarbara Cavanagh
- Deputy PrincipalNatalie Maurice
- Deputy PrincipalRachael Parker
- Deputy PrincipalMichaela Pinkerton
- Deputy PrincipalKandy Pohatu
Barbara Cavanagh
Principal
barbarac@huntlycollege.school.nz
Natalie Maurice
Deputy Principal / Kimihia
nataliem@huntlycollege.school.nz
Rachel Parker
Deputy Principal / Hakanoa
rachaelp@huntlycollege.school.nz
Michaela Pinkerton
Deputy Principal / Waikare
michaelap@huntlycollege.school.nz
Kandy Pohatu
Deputy Principal / Waahi
kandyp@huntlycollege.school.nz
Taylah Treadwell
Quality Teaching Leader - Hakanoa
taylaht@huntlycollege.school.nz
Sharon Vele
Puna Ako teacher - Hakanoa
sharonv@huntlycollege.school.nz
Kamal Kaur
Puna Ako teacher - Hakanoa, Curriculum Leader
kamalk@huntlycollege.school.nz
Jadean Pitama
Puna Ako teacher - Hakanoa
jadeanp@huntlycollege.school.nz
Chantel Oosthuizen
Quality Teaching Leader - Kimihia
chantelo@huntlycollege.school.nz
Charmaine Mason
Puna Ako teacher - Kimihia, Curriculum Leader
charmainem@huntlycollege.school.nz
Mulligan Murray
Puna Ako teacher - Kimihia
mulliganm@huntlycollege.school.nz
Clyde Bartle
Puna Ako teacher - Kimihia
clydeb@huntlycollege.school.nz
Reti Hedley
Quality Teaching Leader - Waahi
retih@huntlycollege.school.nz
Elizabeth Mita-Watene
Puna Ako teacher - Waahi
elizabethw@huntlycollege.school.nz
Terri Totorewa
Puna Ako teacher - Waahi, Curriculum Leader
territ@huntlycollege.school.nz
Shalvin Pillay
Puna Ako teacher - Waahi
salvindrap@huntlycollege.school.nz
Jack Riggins
Quality Teaching Leader - Waikare
jackr@huntlycollege.school.nz
Francis van Buren
Puna Ako teacher - Waikare
francisv@huntlycollege.school.nz
Iwa Clendon
Puna Ako teacher - Waikare
iwac@huntlycollege.school.nz
Simon Humble
Puna Ako teacher - Waikare
simonh@huntlycollege.sc
Deborah Hunt
Senior English and Literacy specialist
deborahh@huntlycollege.school.nz
Hiki Haunui
Alternative Education Specialist
hikih@huntlycollege.school.nz
Paul Thurston
Services Academy Director
pault@huntlycollege.school.nz
Jayden Eaton
Sports Coordinator
jaydene@huntlycollege.school.nz
Elizabeth Murphy
Counsellor
elizabethm@huntlycollege.school.nz
Caroline McCormack
Nurse
carolinem@huntlycollege.school.nz
Helena Haggie
Doctor
Please make an appointment at reception to see the school doctor
Melody Nepe
Cultural Support
Drop in on a Tuesday or make an appointment
Mereana Pirihi
D&A Support
mereanap@odyssey.org.nz
Leah Crawford
North Waikato Transitions Coordinator
leahc@huntlycollege.school.nz
Rosemary Fletcher
Reception
rosemaryf@huntlycollege.school.nz
Catherine Farmer
Student Administrator
catherinef@huntlycollege.school.nz
Janet Bate
Librarian
janetb@huntlycollege.school.nz
Suz Walker
Pathways Support Administrator
suzw@huntlycollege.school.nz
Terri-Lynn Creighton
Financial Administrator Secretary - Board of Trustees
accounts@huntlycollege.school.nz
Tracey Allwood
Payroll Administrator and Financial Administration Assistant
traceya@huntlycollege.school.nz
Frederick April
Caretaker