TIKOKINO SCHOOL - Key Persons


Anne Frater

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Staff Representative
I'm Anne Frater and I have the pleasure of taking the literacy programme with our seniors in Room 3, I also run the Booster Programme which provides support for individuals. I've taught for many years, with my longest time being at Ongaonga School as Deputy Principal. Recently, I lived and worked in Palmerston North, but am delighted to be back in our home in Central Hawke's Bay. I'm passionate about helping students become self motivated, resilient learners. I love being in the outdoors with my husband Greg. E:

Charly Butler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Grant Charteris

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Hamish Natusch

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Principal
  • Principal and Room 3 Teacher
Hamish Natusch grew up locally on a sheep and beef farm. Through school he played a wide range of sports and played rugby and cricket to a representative level. A serious neck injury prevented Hamish from continuing a career in Rugby. He enjoys all sports and working on his parents farm when time allows. He is a keen hunter and fisherman. Hamish and his wife Eve live in the Tikokino community with their 3 young children; Pippa, Wallace and Aubree.

James Butler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Kate Archer

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator
Kate joined our team for the last term of 2018 and brings with her over 20 years of office experience. Kate lives in the village with her two girls; Lilly and Willow who attend the school. As a family they are keen outdoor people and enjoy the country life that Tikokino and Hawke's Bay have to offer.

Kath Keir

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Lara Beachen

Lara is our newest staff member at Tikokino School, she is a Hawke's Bay girl, having grown up and attended OngaOnga School. Lara enjoys spending time with her family and spending time outdoors in our beautiful area.

Sam Bradley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Tania Bennett

Job Titles:
  • Teacher
Tikokino is lucky to have a long serving and committed teacher aide like Tania. Tania and her husband Jeff live at Smedley Station, where Jeff is a block manager. Both of their children, Abie and Gus, attended Tikokino School. Tania is always trying new approaches in her teaching to identify how to best help learners who need extra support in their learning. Tania also takes care of our school library.