Jonathan Godfrey
Jonathan Godfrey was first elected to the Board in 2004. He has held the positions of Member-at-Large, and Vice President. Jonathan was first elected to the position of National President in 2017. He is currently serving a further three-year term which concludes after the 2025 AGM. He is employed as a lecturer in statistics at Massey University.
Martine Abel-Williamson
Martine has been on the Board for over 15 years. She holds a Member-at-Large position. Martine emigrated to New Zealand from South Africa, is married and also holds the internationally elected position of President, World Blind Union.
Wendy Chiang
Wendy Chiang holds one of six Member-at-Large positions on the Board. First elected in 2019, her current term of office goes through to October 2024, concluding after the 2024 AGM.
Andrea Courtney
Andrea Courtney has been on the Board for over 15 years and is a life member. Her current term of office concludes after the 2026 AGM.
One of Andrea’s most memorable roles on the Board has been as a monitor for various country monitoring projects which relate to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Having been inspired by a speech by Ruth Dyson many years ago, about the importance of studying, Andrea has gained a National Certificate in Social Services, followed by a Diploma in Arts with an endorsement in Social Policy.
Chrissy Fern
Chrissy Fern holds one of six Member-at-Large positions on the Board. First elected in 2019, her current term of office goes through to October 2025, concluding after the 2025 AGM. Chrissy also holds the appointed position of Vice President through to October 2024.
Tewai Halatau
Tewai holds one of six Member-at-Large positions on the Board. First elected in 2021, her current term of office goes through to October 2024, concluding after the 2024 AGM.
Paula Waby
Paula Waby was first elected to the Board in November 2013. She has held the positions of Member-at-Large and also World Blind Union Representative. Paula holds one of six Member-at-Large positions. Her term goes through to October 2025, concluding after the 2025 AGM.