Our People
Behind every great association is a team of people dedicated to the best interests of their members and to lifting the bar of the organisation's performance.
PLNZ has a dedicated team representing both the members in their region and the wider interests of all members.
Please do not hesitate to contact your local regional representative to discuss issues relative to your area and the wider PLNZ membership.
PLNZ Executive Committee May 2024
Back left to Right: Bernie Hawke, Julianne Wilkinson, Glenn Davidson, Joann Ransom, Chris Hay
Front left to right: Mallory Mattmuller, Rob Baigent, Judy Ryder, Dany Miller-Kareko
To be filled
Chair PLNZ
Rob Baigent
Immediate Past Chair PLNZ
Hamilton City Libraries
Judy Ryder
PLNZ Treasurer
Tauranga City Libraries
Glenn Davidson
Regional Representative | Far North
Whāngarei District Library
Dany Miller-Kareko
Regional Representative | Auckland
Auckland Council Libraries
Julianne Wilkinson
Regional Representative | Waikato / Bay of Plenty
Te Aka Mauri | Rotorua Library
Nicola Saunders
Regional Representative | Central North Island
Napier Libraries, Napier
Siren Deluxe
Regional Representative | Wellington / Wairarapa & Chatham Islands
Kāpiti District Libraries
Luke Sole
Regional Representative | Upper South Island
Waimakariri District Libraries
Paula Mitchell
Regional Representative | Lower South Island
Queenstown Lakes
Mandy Henk
PLNZ Executive Director
Tania DeJonge
Forum Planner
Tania@publiclibraries.org.nz
Alan Collins
PLNZ Finance Manager
finance@publiclibraries.org.nz
