NetNZ is a not for profit organisation that specialises in enabling high quality, online education across schools and communities.
Meet the dedicated leaders who steer NetNZ towards its mission of delivering high-quality online education. Our executive team brings together a wealth of experience and a shared passion for innovative learning solutions.
Our programs cater to various educational needs and interests, providing flexible learning options for students across New Zealand. Each course is designed to enhance your educational journey, leveraging innovative digital platforms and collaborative learning environments.
Whether you’re looking for specific subject information or guidance on enrolling, this page serves as your comprehensive resource for all course-related inquiries. Explore our offerings and join a vibrant online learning community.
Explore how we approach learning. Here, you’ll find first hand experiences of students, educators, and leaders who have embraced flexible learning.
I really enjoy philosophy and it's created a passion that I want to continue in university. I've also really enjoyed media studies and psychology - subjects I wouldn't be able to take at my normal school.
I love teaching students who love learning and have a thirst for knowledge. It's a great platform to encourage independent learning.
One of the biggest student successes I’ve observed is the personal growth of students to be able to learn in this environment. It was so evident that those who were already enrolled in the class were able to cope with Covid times very easily as they were used to online learning.
NetNZ enabled me access to an amazingly talented Korean teacher (Sue Kim) and use what I had learnt from her classes to achieve my NCEA qualifications to a very high level and to participate in extracurricular activities.
I went on a fully expenses payed culture immersion in Dunedin and Christchurch. Not only did this further expand my knowledge on Korean culture, but Chinese and Japanese culture too. I made valuable friends and over all it was just the best experience ever, and I wouldn’t have be able to do it without NetNZ.
Teaching with NetNZ is a step into a community beyond the local. A networked environment which connects teachers, schools, learners and communities. Explore what it means to teach with NetNZ.
We have supports in place for teachers to develop their understanding as part of a continuous and community focused process.
We share inspiring accounts and insights from the NetNZ community. Here, you’ll find firsthand experiences of students, educators, and leaders who have embraced flexible, digital learning.
NetNZ is a not for profit organisation that specialises in enabling high quality, online education across schools and communities.
Meet the dedicated leaders who steer NetNZ towards its mission of delivering high-quality online education. Our executive team brings together a wealth of experience and a shared passion for innovative learning solutions.
Our programs cater to various educational needs and interests, providing flexible learning options for students across New Zealand. Each course is designed to enhance your educational journey, leveraging innovative digital platforms and collaborative learning environments.
Whether you’re looking for specific subject information or guidance on enrolling, this page serves as your comprehensive resource for all course-related inquiries. Explore our offerings and join a vibrant online learning community.
Explore how we approach learning. Here, you’ll find first hand experiences of students, educators, and leaders who have embraced flexible learning.
I really enjoy philosophy and it's created a passion that I want to continue in university. I've also really enjoyed media studies and psychology - subjects I wouldn't be able to take at my normal school.
I love teaching students who love learning and have a thirst for knowledge. It's a great platform to encourage independent learning.
One of the biggest student successes I’ve observed is the personal growth of students to be able to learn in this environment. It was so evident that those who were already enrolled in the class were able to cope with Covid times very easily as they were used to online learning.
NetNZ enabled me access to an amazingly talented Korean teacher (Sue Kim) and use what I had learnt from her classes to achieve my NCEA qualifications to a very high level and to participate in extracurricular activities.
I went on a fully expenses payed culture immersion in Dunedin and Christchurch. Not only did this further expand my knowledge on Korean culture, but Chinese and Japanese culture too. I made valuable friends and over all it was just the best experience ever, and I wouldn’t have be able to do it without NetNZ.
Teaching with NetNZ is a step into a community beyond the local. A networked environment which connects teachers, schools, learners and communities. Explore what it means to teach with NetNZ.
We have supports in place for teachers to develop their understanding as part of a continuous and community focused process.
We share inspiring accounts and insights from the NetNZ community. Here, you’ll find firsthand experiences of students, educators, and leaders who have embraced flexible, digital learning.
TRUSTEE, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ASHBURTON COLLEGE
Kia ora. My name is Jono Hay and my role is Deputy Principal at Ashburton College. Prior to this I was a Head of Faculty – Science. As a passionate advocate for education, I see NetNZ offering huge value for all of our kura now and into the future as a leading light in the effective implementation of e-learning. I wish to join the Board of NetNZ to support and advocate for this important mahi in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
I would bring to the role governance experience from the education and health sectors including seven years on school Boards of trustees (primary and secondary) and two years as a director of the Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service.
I have an interest in future focused education and using digital technologies to support schools in meeting the needs of all of their diverse learners.
Areas of strength developed in previous roles within schools and the Hakatere kāhui ako include strategic planning, communications, evaluation, cultural capability, employment and financial stewardship. Ngā mihi maioha.
TRUSTEE, PRINCIPAL DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Andy England arrived in Aotearoa from Scotland in 2001, teaching Geography at Greymouth High School. He held a range of roles at Grey High, including principal from 2013, before moving to Darfield High School as Principal in 2021.
Andy doesn’t believe that the current education system is fit for purpose and has a passion for finding better, more equitable, approaches.
Ngā manaakitanga, Andy
TRUSTEE
Michele has been an educator for over 20 years having come from a commercial background into teaching. She is the e-dean and online facilitator for Twizel Area School, a role that she has had for the last 12 years. Her belief for successful e-learning is building student self-efficacy and ensuring there is robust communication between students, e-teachers and e-deans.
Michele has been part of the e-Dean support team assisting new e-deans into their roles. She has been the specialist teacher at Twizel Area School implementing the new Digital Technology curriculum with Computational Thinking and Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes. Alongside this role, she created a Code Club for teachers within the Mackenzie District to learn strategies to teach the new Technology curriculum within the primary school area.
Her other roles at Twizel Area School include being the Principal’s Nominee, Careers Advisor and Gateway Co-ordinator.
TRUSTEE (CHAIR)
Maurie was first involved with e-learning as Principal of Mount Aspiring College, Wanaka, when OtagoNet was formed in 2001 and later through the role of Lead Principal of OtagoNet. In 2008/9 Maurie was seconded as a Leadership and Management Advisor at the University of Otago College of Education working in the First Time Principals Programme before moving to Auckland as the Foundation Principal of Ormiston Senior College in 2010, New Zealand’s newest secondary school at the time.
In 2014 Maurie was appointed as the Head of Salmond College, one of the halls of residence affiliated to Otago University.
TRUSTEE
Anne is a very experienced eDean who has significant institutional knowledge that she has brought to the board. She has experience in leading thinking around effective student support and was previously the staff rep on the CantaNet Management Committee. Anne is passionate about the potential for eLearning in education, and walks the talk – evident in the very strong support for online learning within Ashburton College.
Other relevant experience includes:
Has led the eDean Community of Practice for CantaNet
Was a member of the governance group for Mid Canterbury Fibre Connected Schools
Has taken professional learning sessions around eLearning/blended learning at Ashburton College and for Mid Canterbury teacher groups.
KEN PULLAR
Executive Leader
Contact: ken@netnz.org
(+64) 27 446 8532
DARREN SUDLOW
Executive Leader
darren@netnz.org
(+64) 27 2171121