College Sport Auckland

Tim O’Connor (Chair)

Auckland Grammar School

Tim O’Connor became Headmaster of Auckland Grammar School in Term 4, 2012.

After commencing secondary teaching in 1990, Mr O’Connor was appointed Deputy Principal of Nelson College in 2000. In 2002, he was appointed Rector of Palmerston North Boys’ High School and was active in many areas related to boys’ education, including the Association of Boys’ Schools New Zealand, the Secondary Schools Principals’ Association, and the International Boys’ Schools Coalition. In 2007, he was awarded both a Woolf Fisher Fellowship and was also made a Sir Peter Blake Trust Emerging Leader.

Mr O’Connor is a strong advocate for the importance of academic rigour and achievement being complemented by extensive co-curricular opportunities. He was co-opted back onto the College Sport Auckland Board in July 2020, bringing a wealth of secondary school sport experience from his leadership positions at boys’ schools with strong sports programmes.

Mr O’Connor took over as College Sport Auckland Board Chair in May 2021.

Trina Tamati

Independent

Ko Ngāti Mutunga, ko Ngāti Kahangunu ōu iwi. Nō Tāmaki Makaurau hia ia.

Trina Tamati has been part of the College Sport Auckland for the better part of a decade. She is an award-winning executive, professional director, and founder of Tōnui Consultancy, with a strong track record in governance, leadership development, and youth outcomes. She is widely recognised for her work advancing culturally grounded approaches that strengthen identity, confidence, and long-term pathways for rangatahi Māori, particularly within education and sport systems. Known for her direct, high-impact approach, Trina's work aims to cut through complexity to drive clarity, cultural intelligence, and results that matter.

Her work spans leadership coaching, governance, and strategic philanthropic influence, positioning her at the forefront of leadership thinking in Aotearoa and beyond. Trina holds undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in organisational psychology, communications, and Māori leadership & development, which underpin her evidence-based and culturally anchored approach to leadership and system design. She currently serves as Chair of the Kindness Collective Foundation and holds advisory roles with the Global Youth Sevens and Aktive Māori Outcomes Committee.

Trina is driven by a commitment to ensuring wāhine and rangatahi Māori are seen, heard, and resourced, and ultimately supported to take full ownership of their lives and futures.

Heather McRae

Independent

Heather McRae has been principal at Diocesan School for Girls from April 2009 to April 2026. She previously led The Western Academy of Beijing (an International School) and Pakuranga College. She is a passionate scientist, graduating from Massey University with a double major in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry followed by a diploma in Teaching (with Distinction). She has also completed a Masters in Educational Administration and received a Sir Woolf Trust Scholarship, graduating from the Hillary Leadership Programme facilitated by the NZ Leadership Institute at the University of Auckland.

Heather has a passion for sport and has run five marathons, multiple half marathons and triathlons. She received a Blues for netball and rifle shooting in former years and can be found at the netball courts on a Saturday morning during the winter season. She is a strong supporter of all sport and is passionate about developing the hearts and minds of young people through their enjoyment and participation.

Heather joined the College Sport Auckland Board in 2020 and brings extensive secondary school sport experience from her leadership positions in both the state and private sectors. She was the College Sport representative on the New Zealand School Sport Board

Jane Stanley

Westlake Girls' High School

Jane is currently a co-opted member of the College Sport Auckland Board and enjoys the opportunity to contribute to secondary school sport in the Auckland region. She strongly believes in the developmental benefits of participation in sport for young people and the importance of fair competition in a safe environment for all.

Jane has extensive sport governance experience, having served as a co-opted member of the College Sport Auckland Board since mid-2025, a board member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Association since March 2023, and a board member of New Zealand Rowing since November 2023.

In addition to these governance roles, Jane is also involved in several other national and regional advisory groups. She has been Vice Chair of the Australasian Regional Advisory Council to the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools since 2023, a panel member for School Sport NZ Year 14 Rugby Exemption Applications since 2026, and a member of the Secondary School Age Football Review Steering Group since July 2024. Earlier in her career, Jane served as an Athlete Life Lead at High Performance Sport NZ from 2013 to 2017.

Nick Coughlan

One Tree Hill College

Nick Coughlan has been Principal of One Tree Hill College since 2010 and joined the College Sport Auckland Board in 2022.

Since beginning his teaching career, he has always had a strong involvement in secondary school sport as a coach, administrator, and school leader. He is proud of the way in which sporting opportunities have been developed at One Tree Hill College to

increase student involvement at both the elite and social level.

Mr. Coughlan believes in the important role that school sport plays in the engagement of students into their learning and development. He is a strong advocate for encouraging as many young people to be involved in school

sport as possible across a wide range of sports. “It is wonderful to see students participating, enjoying being active, positively supporting others, and being proud of their school”.

Chris Bean

Tangaroa College

Kia ora, Chris is the principal of Tangaroa College in Otara, South Auckland. Before this position he was at Wesley College, Paerata.

Mr Bean has been involved in school and club sports for 31 years. During that time, he has been a coach, selector, and manager and throughly enjoyed the different dynamics each role presents and the importance of supporting our akonga to have the opportunity to participate and perorm at the highest level within their chosen sport(s) while respresenting their school, province or at the national level.

I would like to make sure that all akonga can involve themselves in a variety of sporting opportunities and that the sports that are administered by College Sport are well supported for this to happen.

Turou Hawaiki.

Raechelle Taulu

Marist College

Raechelle Taulu has served as Principal of Marist College since 2019 and was co-opted onto the College Sport Auckland Board in 2021 and is now an elected Board member. Under her leadership, sports participation at Marist College has flourished, with increasing student engagement and multiple teams achieving top-level competition status.

Mrs Taulu has a lifelong passion for sports. Trained as a Physical Education and Health teacher, her involvement has evolved from competing in high-performance sports to coaching, managing, and contributing to the strategic development of various sporting codes.

She is a strong advocate for increasing opportunities for rangatahi to be active, recognising sport as a powerful tool for fostering commitment, focus, confidence, and independence. She is deeply committed to addressing socio-economic barriers to participation and championing the growth of women in sport.

Above all, Mrs Taulu believes that sports provide an invaluable environment for young people to build lifelong relationships, develop essential life skills, and, most importantly, enjoy themselves

Patrick Drumm

Mount Albert Grammar School

Patrick Drumm is the current Headmaster at Mount Albert Grammar School with previous roles as Principal of both Botany Downs Secondary College and Aorere College.

He has been a been a member of the College Sport Auckland Board for approximately 15 years both in an elected and coopted role.

Patrick brings a strong belief in the power of sport as a context to grow good young men and women. Effective governance around student sport continues to be critical if we are to retain the purpose and value of sport in a school setting. Strong relationships between CSA and sporting organisations are also key to ensuring students enjoy the best possible sporting experience while at school.

My personal sporting ambitions have faded with age, but I can sometimes be found refereeing school rugby on a Saturday morning (and trying to make it to the breakdown in time!).

College Sport Auckland Board