15 February 2026 

Kia ora Poukawa Whānau 

It is with the greatest of pleasure that the Board of Trustees gets to announce your new Poukawa School Principal. 

We would like to congratulate Lisa Allen on winning the role as Principal of Poukawa School. 

As you are aware Lisa is obviously known to us and our school community. With this in mind we would like to let you know that it was not a given that Lisa would win the position. 

Lisa was up against some stiff competition, as we were in the enviable position of interviewing some excellent caliber applicants. 

Lisa however, shone in her absolute regard to her own learning around leadership, positive relationship building and her unwavering drive to keep Poukawa and its values at the forefront of her decision making. 

We strongly believe and without reservation that Lisa will be an amazing asset as our new Principal. 

Ngā mihi 

Vicky Lane 

Presiding Member

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