In accordance with the notice issued under section 181(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020 on 29 July 2025, acting with delegated authority from the Secretary for Education, I hereby, under section 181(2) of the Education and Training Act 2020, appoint: 

James Thomas

 as Commissioner for Te Kohanga School (1533) Board. 

This notice takes effect on the date of its publication.

Dated at Auckland this 29th day of July 2025.

DEIDRE ALDERSON, Director of Education for Tāmaki Herenga Waka, Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro, Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education.