The NMIT Council oversees the overarching strategy and direction of NMIT. Our Council members are appointed in accordance with the Education and Training Act and are accountable to the Minister for Vocational Education.
The NMIT Council
Our Council members have a wealth of experience across a range of industry sectors.
They regularly connect with a wide variety of stakeholders and engage with our local community.
Between them, they bring a high level of governance expertise and are passionate about the ongoing success of NMIT.
| NMIT Council members |
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| Tony Gray, Chair |
| Sarah-Jane Weir, Deputy Chair |
| Lynette Rayner, Member |
| Lester Binns, Member |
Council meeting schedule for 2026
Meeting location: NMIT Nelson Campus, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010
| Date | Time | Focus | Agenda |
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| Wednesday, 21 January | 9.30 am | Extraordinary Meeting Establishment and direction setting |
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| Wednesday, 18 February | 9.30 am | Performance expectations and planning |
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| Wednesday, 18 March | 9.30 am | Ordinary | TBC |
| Wednesday, 15 April | 9.30 am | Investment, risk and sector engagement |
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| Wednesday, 20 May | 9.30 am | Policy and financial assurance |
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| Wednesday, 17 June | 9.30 am | Monitoring and stabilisation |
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| Wednesday, 19 August | 9.30 am | Performance expectations and committee oversight |
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| Wednesday, 16 September | 9.30 am | Financial and EFTS Focus (2027) |
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| Wednesday, 18 October | 9.30 am | Annual reporting and forward planning |
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| Wednesday, 16 December | 9.30 am | Reflection and reset |
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