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.
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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. 

Council Secretary contact: board.secretary@nmit.ac.nz 

NMIT Council members
Tony Gray, Chair
Sarah-Jane Weir, Deputy Chair
Lynette Rayner, Member
Lester Binns, Member
Rachael Hāte, Member

Council meeting schedule for 2026

Meeting location: NMIT Nelson Campus, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010

Date Time Focus Minutes
Wednesday, 21 January 9.30 am Extraordinary Meeting
Establishment and direction setting
 
Wednesday, 18 February 9.30 am Ordinary 18 Feb 2026 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Council Meeting Minutes [PDF 100 KB]
Wednesday, 18 March 9.30 am Ordinary 18 Mar 2026 Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Council Meeting Minutes [PDF 93 KB]
Wednesday, 15 April 9.30 am Ordinary  
Wednesday, 20 May 9.30 am Ordinary  
Wednesday, 17 June 9.30 am Ordinary  
Wednesday, 19 August 9.30 am Ordinary  
Wednesday, 16 September 9.30 am Ordinary  
Wednesday, 18 October 9.30 am Ordinary  
Wednesday, 16 December 9.30 am Ordinary  
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