Executive Committee Members

The Executive Committee runs the ESS subject Association ESSENZ (Earth and Space Educators of New Zealand) Incorporated.  We apply for, manage and report on any funding that we are given. We run workshops, develop and update resources, write secure exams, help anyone teaching ESS standards, manage membership and liaise with MOE and NZQA. 

President: Justin Zani justin@earthspacescience.org.nz

Vice President: Mere Manning  mg@ths.school.nz 

Treasurer: Jenny Pollock jenny@earthspacescience.org.nz 

Secretary: Vacant

Admin: Donna Sellers admin@earthspacescience.org.nz

Networks of Expertise funding admin:  Jenny Pollock jenny@earthspacescience.org.nz 

NZQA Liaison: Email John Smith: jsmith@rosmini.school.nz if you have any concerns about possible inaccuracies in exams and/or schedules. We will liaise with NZQA on your behalf.

Website Administrator: Justin Zani justin.zani@obhs.school.nz and Bruce Ngataierua: bruce.ngataierua@tekura.school.nz 

Mātauranga Māori:  Mere Manning  mg@ths.school.nz 

Also on the Executive Committee:                   
Keith Hartle: khartle28@gmail.com Examinations coordinator and membership
Justin Zani: justin.zani@obhs.school.nz  Curriculum development and resourcing
Najin Brock: nbrock@masseyhigh.school.nz Curriculum development and resourcing

Jim Critchley:  jimc@mmc.school.nz  University and Industry Liason

Mairi Borthwick: borthwickm@freyberg.ac.nz

Google Workspace:
Bruce Ngataierua bruce@earthspacescience.org.nz or bruce.ngataierua@tekura.school.nz
Jenny Pollock jenny@earthspacescience.org.nz
Justin Zani: justin.zani@earthspacescience.org.nz  

For access to the Google Drive and ESS Scholarship resources contact Jenny Pollock at  jenny@earthspacescience.org.nz