Rebecca Barnes

Parent Representative

Kia ora tatou, I'm excited to join the Board of Ōwhiro Bay School and feel incredibly privileged to play a part in the strategic direction of our school. I have a background in public policy, mainly focussed in the strategic, international, and economic policy areas, and have worked in central government for the last 16 years across diverse areas (such as Treasury, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Te Arawhiti and Women). Recently I've spent quite a bit of time working in governance areas within the public sector, including working with a couple of Boards.

I grew up in the sunny Bay of Plenty, and true to my strong Otago whakapapa I went to the University of Otago, and have a BCom (Economics) and BA(Hons) in Political Studies. I'm also known as "Augusta's Mum" and am the owner of a willful, naughty little dog called Winniet, and still lurch around playing club netball and running (slowly).

I'm looking forward to playing a part in our school community, please feel free to approach me at any stage.