Board of Trustees

Meet the Kaimata School Board 2026

Larry Blair- Presiding Member

I’m self-employed providing operations support and project management services to the Oil & Gas Industry.

I have 2 boys at Kaimata and this will be the start of my second term on the board.

I am a big advocate of small rural schools. The lower number of children creates space for a personalised learning experience and the high levels of community involvement provide rich learning opportunities. My objective is to ensure Kaimata is well resourced and our kids are able to buck the current trends in New Zealand educational outcomes. If we are producing kids that are curious and critical thinkers, that leave our school well equipped with the tools to interpret and interact with the world around them, we are on the right track. 

Alice Tocher

Alice Tocher, mum of Charlotte and William, both at Kaimata School.  My husband Mark and I both went to country schools like Kaimata and love that our children are getting the same opportunity.  I’m a lawyer and partner at Govett Quilliam.  I enjoy spending time with friends and family and playing a bit of hockey!

Tim Verry

I live in Tarata with my wife Maggie and our 4 children, 3 of which are at Kaimata School. I work at BTW Company Ltd in New Plymouth as a Senior Surveyor and get out on the farm

Kate Peters

My husband, Travis, and our four children live in Kaimata on a 20-acre lifestyle block. We love being part of this family-focused community and raising our family here.

I work for Bayley's Real Estate, specialising in residential and lifestyle properties throughout the New Plymouth area.

Having attended a small rural school myself, I understand the importance of feeling supported and encouraged in an environment that brings out the best in every child and I believe Kaimata School provides exactly that for its students, which is why I am proud to be on the Board of Trustees and help ensure our school continues to be a place where all children can thrive.