Council

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Council has overall responsibility for the governance of the Polytechnic, its strategic direction and activities. There are fourteen members on our Council including six community appointments, three staff representative (including the chief executive), four ministerial appointments as well as student representation.

Andrea Marsh - Chair and Federated Farmers Representative
"Education is the key to people realising their full potential. I am proud of the outstanding achievements of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. I am committed to future campus developments and tertiary alliances to provide the best possible opportunities and qualifications for our students."

Barry Ward - Deputy Chair - Co-opted Member
"Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is a large and important business and employer. Council must ensure that it continues to play a vital role in the economic development of the region."

Dr Alan Hampton - Chief Executive
"The Polytechnic aims to provide the skills, knowledge, support and environment to help students succeed. Our programmes are of high quality, delivered by staff who are committed and aware of industry needs."

Buddy Mikaere - Ministerial Appointee
"I see my role on Council as representing the wider community. My hope is that in doing so I am helping to ensure the institution's high standards are maintained and where possible enhanced, for the benefit of all stakeholders".

Lucy Steel - Ministerial Appointee
"Education is the cornerstone to developing the potential and creativity of an individual. I see my role as representing the community at large to ensure this is maintained and a positive learning experience is delivered."

Brian Kelly - Ministerial Appointee
"I am honoured to be chosen as a Ministerial appointment to the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Council. As a parent of young children, education is without a doubt the most important thing in a developing childs life, from pre-school right through to polytechnic, and beyond. In fact we never really stop learning. The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic provides a wonderful facility in the Bay of Plenty for learning and I am proud to be part of it both as a part-time tutor and a Councillor."

Ellen Taylor - Ministerial Appointee
"Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is an outstanding polytechnic with an excellent reputation. It is well connected with the community, with highly committed staff and great learning opportunities. I see my role on Council as a Ministerial Appointment to ensure this position is maintained and enhanced."

John Howard - Employers Representative
"I support the Polytechnic in fulfilling its goal of giving students knowledge and training, together with self-esteem, in order that they can make positive contributions to our society and the future of New Zealand."

Te Aroha Luttenburger - Maori Council Representative
"I believe it is vitally important that tangata whenua, as major stakeholders in this community and in the education system, are part of the decision making process of a large educational institute such as the Polytechnic."
Ko Mauao te maunga
Ko Tauranga te moana
Ko Ngati Ranginui, Ngaiterangi nga iwi
Ko Ngai Te Ahi, Ngai Tamarawaho
me Ngati Tapu nga hapu
No reira tena koutou katoa
Te Aroha brings a Maori perspective and input to Council on behalf of Iwi of Tauranga Moana.

Fern Neilsen - National Council of Women
"I am very proud to be a part of our outstanding Polytechnic. The quality and diversity of Tertiary Education programmes available, student support services, and motivated skilled and enthusiastic staff, allows our students to achieve the best education and skills, continuing success and love of learning." Fern represents the National Council of Women - a broad-based community group of over 8,000 women in the community.

Fleur Sweeney - New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
"I represent the wider interests of working people in the Bay of Plenty." The Council of Trade Unions covers a wide range of different union (workers organisations) and has responsibility for generic union education. Fleur, who is a mother of two graduates of our education system and a resident of Tauranga for 21 years, is passionate about the provision of educational opportunity.

Paul Bowker- Tauranga Regional Chamber of Commerce
"The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is a successful and vibrant Tertiary Education provider that serves the Bay of Plenty region extremely well. As representative for the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce serving on BoPP Council, I am committed to assist in achieving continued success for Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. This success will undoubtedly result in sustained economic growth for our region."

Trisha Andrews - Student Council President
Elected student representatives have a role on Council to ensure that representation, advice and advocacy services are available for all students.

Dean Ellery - Allied Staff Representative
"My role is to represent allied (non teaching) staff on Council and use my knowledge of the institute to ensure Council makes the best possible decisions for our students, staff and our community."

Shirley Porter - Academic Staff Representative
"Education enhances opportunities. Our tutorial staff promote positive learning and I am proud to represent a diverse, open group of learning/teaching specialists."