Every state and state-integrated school and kura in New Zealand has a school board that governs it. The board is a Crown entity.
A Crown entity is an organisation that is part of New Zealand's public sector. The board's job is to see that everything that needs to be done gets done - legally, ethically, and as well as possible in the best interests of its students. It is also the employer of all staff, including the principal, and sets the overall strategic direction for the school or kura.
The principal is the board's 'chief executive' and manages the school or kura in line with the board's direction and policies.
Rangiora New Life School has a Board made up of 12 members and a non-voting secretary.
Our School Board is made up of:
- Trustees elected from the community
- The principal
- A staff-elected representative
- A student representative
- One or more proprietors’ representatives.
Chris Joseph
Presiding Member
Ps Stan Stewart
Dep. Presiding Member
Stephen Walters
Principal
Dusty Eloff
Proprietors Rep.
Karen Rennie
Proprietors Rep.
Shine Laurie
Proprietors Rep.
Kerry Harris
Parent Rep.
Jo Simpson
Parent Rep.
Phil Shaw
Parent Rep.
Jaco Niemand
Parent Rep.
Reese Hunter
Student Rep.
Sheryl Band
Staff Rep.
Glenda van der Walt
Secretary
Board Agenda & Minutes
| Date | Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 01 Apr 2026 | Minutes | View |
| Wed 03 Jun 2026 | Agenda | View |
| Wed 01 Apr 2026 | Minutes | View |
| Wed 06 May 2026 | Agenda | View |
| Wed 04 Mar 2026 | Minutes | View |
| Wed 01 Apr 2026 | Agenda | View |
| Wed 04 Feb 2026 | Minutes | View |
| Wed 03 Dec 2025 | Minutes | View |
| Wed 04 Mar 2026 | Agenda | View |
| Wed 04 Feb 2026 | Agenda | View |
| Wed 05 Nov 2025 | Minutes | View |
| Wed 03 Dec 2025 | Agenda | View |