Discovery School Board

The Board is responsible for the governance of the school by formulating
policies and ensuring its efficient and effective operation. 

The Principal is responsible for the management of the school.

The Board comprises an elected group of five parents, the Principal and a staff representative. We also have three additional coopeted members - a parent who brings a Māori perspective, a parent who brings a Pasifika perspective and a representative from Ngāti Toa, our mana whenua.  The Board has a number of committees that assist with the decision making and recommendations to the Board. 

Dates of meetings are advertised here and in the school newsletter. All parents and caregivers are invited to participate in the Board of Trustees.

If you would like to make contact with the Discovery School Board
please email: bot@discovery.school.nz

2025 Board Meeting Dates

Location:  School Staffroom
Please note that from time to time we may need to change the date of the Board meetings, please check the school newsletter or phone the office.

  • 6.30 pm Start
    Monday 17th February
    Monday 24th March
    Monday 12th May
    Monday 23rd June
    Monday 28th July
    Monday 1st September
    Monday 20th October
    Monday 8th December

Meet our Board Members below:

Click on their photos to view their profiles

Laura Lumley
Deputy presiding member

Andrea Smith
Staff trustee

David Pulemafaga
Co-opted Pasifika member

Georgia Taingahue
Co-opted whānau member

Cheyna Matenga
Mana whenua representative

 Nick Emmerson
Parent elected member

Danelle Whaanga

Parent elected member

Sam Taylor
Parent elected member

2025 Board Minutes

2024 Board Minutes