Introducing The Board

Papakura Netball Centre completed an organisational and governance structure review and this was adopted in September 2013. The new Board consists of the 4 x elected (includes President position) 1 appointed and 1 re-elected Board members.

Okeroa Pitman​​​​​​​
President

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

  • Union Delegate 24 years
  • Production Supervisor 20 years

NETBALL EXPERIENCE

  • Generations Netball Club - Treasurer 3 years
  • Ruffnex Sports Club Inc - Chairman 3 years
  • Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Poitarawhiti - Chair, President, Coach & Manager
  • PNC President - Present Day
  • Representative Coach/Manager - Present Day

MOTIVATION

To establish a Counties Manukau waka that develops pathways for its players and officials by promoting healthy initiatives and providing a positive environment both for our netballers, our officals and whanau.

Jill Collins​​​​​​​
Board Chair

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

  • Accountant with tax specialty
  • Executive level involvement with an in-house union (1000 members) - 25 years

Chartered Accountant member of Chartered Accountants Australian New Zealand

NETBALL EXPERIENCE

  • Lifelong involvement in netball as a player, parent, coach, umpire and club official
  • Current President of Conifer Grove Netball Club – 13 years

PNC Committee – 8 years

MOTIVATION

  • Want a strong netball community that provides a safe, fun and competitive environment for our young people and the wider community
  • Ensuring strong governance and oversight to help PNC be strategically placed and sustainable for delivery in the future

Katheren Leitner​​​​​​​
Appointed

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

  • Director TrainingPlus
  • Past Chair and Board member YMCA Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga

Chair NZ Institute of Management

NETBALL EXPERIENCE​​​​​​​

  • 30 years in fitness industry
  • Multi-sport competitor

Enduro cyclist & runner

MOTIVATION

  • ​​​​​​​Want a strong netball community that provides a safe, fun and competitive environment for our young people and the wider community.
  • Ensuring strong governance and oversight to help PNC be strategically placed and sustainable for delivery in the future.

Jody Malcolm
​​​​​​​Elected Board Member

Liz Hogan
Elected Board Member

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.

(My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.)


BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Nearly 30 years in the public sector, leading large teams and managing complex, large-scale budgets and operations. Skilled in strategic leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Currently National Manager, Justice Services Kaiārahi – Ministry of Justice, where I established a national service improving access to Family Court for whānau. Experienced in change management, community engagement, and building collaborative relationships with judiciary, iwi, and service providers.

NETBALL EXPERIENCE
Started playing in primary school, represented Auckland age groups, and played senior Counties representative level. Over 25 years with Manurewa Marlins, featuring in Premier Teams and championship winning teams before retiring from premier level in 2019 and all netball in 2023. President of Marlins since 2018; committee member since 2014. Honoured to manage and coach premier teams and serve PNC for 15+ years as selector and manager for representative squads.

MOTIVATION
Passionate about creating opportunities for youth and representing the collective voice of our netball whānau to strengthen community and governance. Proud to represent the collective voice of our netball whānau at PNC, ensuring decisions reflect the needs of those we serve.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

(With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.)

Allan Cosford

Re-Elected Board Member