The Principal is a member of the Board and contributes to governance but is also responsible for the day-to-day management the school, implementing policy, the charter and directed by the Education Act to manage the school as he/she sees fit.

Board meetings are public meetings. Members of the public are welcome to attend but may not speak without prior permission from the Board Presiding Member. If you would like to address the Board you must first speak to the Board Presiding Member who can be contacted through the school office.

Board minutes are on the school noticeboard in the office foyer, once they have been approved at the following meeting. The Board endeavors to upload a Board newsletter on HERO after each Board meeting with an update on Board matters.

No one individual has authority to speak on behalf of the Board, without delegation. Any matters for the Board or questions related to Board business should be directed to either the Principal or the Presiding Member.​​​​​​​

Current Waterview School Board Members 2025-2028

Meetings begin at 6:30am in the school office. Dates for 2025 meeting's are:

• February 26th
• March 27th
• May 21st
• June 18th
• July 23rd
• August 20th
• September 17th 
• October 15th - New Board - 1st meeting
• November 19th - Moved to 26th November 
• December 10th

**These dates are subject to change**

Current Presiding Member:         

Jess Keating - Parent Elected Member

Members:

Square Lee- Parent Elected Member

Alex Lowther  - Parent Elected Member

Kathryn Cunningham - Parent Elected Member

Vera Taulealea - Staff Elelcted Member

Brett Skeen - Principal

Principal Brett Skeen

Kia Ora it is my privilege to lead the dedicated, passionate and talented team at Waterview Primary. We are committed to providing all children with the opportunity to reach their full potential enabling them choice in their future where their dreams become achievable and real.

 Waterview staff are a part of every student’s family and work collaboratively to help your child’s learning. We encourage all families to be a part of “school life”.

Jess Keating

Kia ora tatou,

My family and I (including two boys at Waterview Primary) have lived in Waterview for about 7 years and we love the area and community.  In my day job as a lawyer I have acted for board directors and trustees and understand the importance of governance and how it should function.  More specifically, I have represented school Boards in a variety of employment and health and safety matters.  I am happy to be able to offer my experience to the Waterview Board to help it meet its primary objectives and be a great employer.  My focus as a Board member is to listen to and learn from the diverse perspectives that make up our school community and to help Waterview Primary continue to be a place where every student is given their best opportunity to learn and to enjoy school.

Vera Taulealea

Kia ora koutou, Ko Tuvira (Vera) tōku ingoa. I am proud to be re-standing as the Staff Representative on our school Board. I am a proud Māori wahine, as well as a wife, mother, and grandmother to my 6 beautiful mokopuna. It is a privilege to serve our school community in this role, and I look forward to continuing to support our tamariki, staff, and whānau over the coming term.

Fa'afetai tele lava, ia manuia lou malaga ma ia tausi lelei oe

Alex Lowther 

I’m excited to be beginning my first term on the Waterview Primary School Board. Our whānau has been part of this community for many years — with my daughter having previously attended Waterview Primary, and my son currently in Year 2. We feel very connected to the school and the wider community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back.

I am an Accountant and a partner in my family’s accounting practice, where I work with a wide range of local families, small businesses, and community groups. I’m also actively involved in several charitable trusts focused on supporting young people and strengthening community wellbeing. Through this work, I’ve gained strong experience in governance, financial management, and strategic planning.

As a Board member, my focus is to listen carefully to our community, contribute constructively, and help ensure that Waterview Primary continues to be a place where every learner feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their potential. I’m looking forward to working alongside the Board, staff, and whānau to support our tamariki and the future of our school.

Kathryn Cunningham

Kia ora koutou, ko Kathryn tōku ingoa.

I’m a Waterview School mum of two, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a parent representative on the school board.

Outside of family life I work in global brand & marketing, and have worked with boards across different organisations, helping me understand why diverse perspectives and strong listening are so important.

My primary objective as a board member is help enable our school to be its best for our tamariki and broader community

Square Lee

TBC