Annie Collins

Board Member

My name is Annie, I have two children at the kura and a third who will start in a few years time. I am a jeweller, designer and the owner/operator of a jewellery workshop which provides classes and support for craftspeople in Wellington and Christchurch.

I grew up in Governors Bay and along with my sisters attended Te Kura o Ohinetahi throughout my primary school years. After 20 years living in Wellington it has been a joy to return to my tūrangawaewae and see my own tamariki embrace the place where I built the foundations of my own life.

I value the opportunity to support our kaiako and tumuaki as we navigate the next few years. Our school is a crucial hub in our community and I would work to ensure that we grow and strengthen that role for our kura. I think our connection to, and support of the environment is hugely important for the children. We should be striving to ensure our tamariki are connected to that environment and become the good stewards and guardians we need them to be.

As a trustee for Te Kura o Ōhinetahi, I would offer the best of my experience, in order to give our tamariki the best of what our kura can offer them.

Ngā mihi,

Annie