Chloe Delamore-Black

Board Chair

Kia ora koutou,

My name is Chloe and it’s a real privilege to serve as the current Presiding Member of the Governors Bay School Board of Trustees.

My husband Tom and I have two tamariki at the kura — Jed and Sadie — who are whakapapa to Ngāpuhi. I’ve watched them grow hugely in confidence, mana, and sense of self as they’ve been guided by our kaiako and wider community through their early school years. I also have an older son, Jack, who attends Cashmere High School.

We moved to Whakaraupō several years ago, after relocating from Auckland to Cashmere in 2017.

The harbour is a magical place, and I see that same uniqueness reflected in Governors Bay School — an innate appreciation for the natural environment, a deep respect for and understanding of each child’s individual strengths, and a genuine sense of community, kinship, and support that weaves through the relationships between kaiako, whānau, and the wider 'village'.

In my professional life, I work as a Stakeholder and Communications Manager, a role focused on building trust and positive engagement within communities. I previously served as Secretary on the board of Huntsbury Community Preschool. I hold a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, and have also worked in Public Relations.

Leading our board in supporting our tumuaki and kaiako to further strengthen and grow our special kura, and ensuring we provide each of our tamariki with the best possible experiences and outcomes, is a responsibility I take very seriously. I look forward to continuing this mahi with dedication and integrity over the next three years.

Ngā mihi,