Papakura Netball Centre completed an organisational and governance structure review and this was adopted in September 2013. The new Board consists of the 4 x elected (includes President position) 1 appointed and 1 re-elected Board members.
Okeroa Pitman President
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Union Delegate 24 years
Production Supervisor 24 years
NETBALL EXPERIENCE
Generations Netball Club - Treasurer 3 years
Ruffnex Sports Club Inc - Chairman 3 years
Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Poitarawhiti - Treasurer Present Day
PNC Committee - Present Day
Representative Coach/Manager _ Present Day
MOTIVATION
To establish a Counties Manukau waka that develops pathways for its players and officials by promoting healthy initiatives and providing a positive environment both for our netballers, our officals and whanau.
Jill Collins Board Chair
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Accountant with tax specialty
Executive level involvement with an in-house union (1000 members)
Associate member of CAANZ
NETBALL EXPERIENCE
Lifelong involvement in netball as a player, parent, coach, umpire and club official
Current President of Conifer Grove Netball Club – 5 years
PNC Committee – 2 years
MOTIVATION
Want a strong netball community that provides a safe, fun and competitive environment for our young people and the wider community
Ensuring strong governance and oversight to help PNC be strategically placed and sustainable for delivery in the future
Katheren Leitner Appointed
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Director TrainingPlus
Past Chair and Board member YMCA Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga
Chair NZ Institute of Management
NETBALL EXPERIENCE
30 years in fitness industry
Multi-sport competitor
Enduro cyclist & runner
MOTIVATION
Strongly believe that sport talks to people like nothing else can. Driven to strengthen human performance in business, in sport, in society
Allan Cosford
Re-Elected Board Member
Joleen Perry Elected Board Member
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Cheif Executive Office - Social Service and Youth Support Organisation, Gisborne
Service Delivery Manager, Auckland
Community Development
NETBALL EXPERIENCE
Been a member of the Netball Community since 1993. Active member in Counties, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Waikato and Gisborne
Founding member of New Era Sports Club
Secretary and Treasurer for New Era Sports Club
Treasurer for St Marys Netball
MOTIVATION
To build on community development within South Auckland. To give opportunities to all young people in South Auckland to interact, engage, grow and develop through community Sport
Supporting and ensuring there is sound governance within Community Sport, by providing another point of opinion
Jody Malcolm Elected Board Member
Liz Hogan Elected Board Member
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Over 25 years in senior management roles within large government organizations.
Current Role:
Position: National Manager, Justice Services Kaiārahi Family Court Navigators
Organization: Ministry of Justice
Since: November 2020
Key Responsibilities:
Support Kaiārahi in bridging community and courts.
Assist families and individuals in family court proceedings.
Impact:
Help demystify the family court experience.
Find fulfillment in supporting whanau through difficult times.
Engagement:
Active at national, regional, and local levels.
Collaborate with:
Judiciary
Ministry staff
Social service providers
Community groups
Local Iwi
Goals:
Build relationships to enhance Kaiārahi support.
Provide wrap-around support for whanau.
Create a better environment for tamariki to thrive.
NETBALL EXPERIENCE
Early Involvement
Started playing in primary school (early 80s)
Represented Auckland age group while at AGGS (late 80s)
Clubs Played For
Collegiate and Panmure (younger years)
Manurewa and Papakura (most of the 90s)
Senior Counties representative
Current Club
Manurewa Marlins Netball Club (since 2002)
Committee Involvement
Committee member since 2014
Treasurer (first 4 years)
President (since 2018)
Responsibilities include sourcing funding for operational costs
Playing Career
Over 20 years with Marlins, featured in top teams
Retired from playing in 2019
Coaching and Management Roles
Current coach of Marlins Gold premier team
Team manager for both junior and senior teams
Additional Roles
Committee member on Papakura Netball Centre Committee
Team manager and selector for Papakura Netball Centre age group representative teams (15+ years)
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