​​​​​​​EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

INFORMATION
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The administration of Karate New Zealand's business shall be vested in a National Executive Board of Management, to be called the Executive Board.

The Executive Board of Karate New Zealand works to ensure the best interests of all our members. 

The Executive Board consists of the following office bearers:

  • President, who shall be the Chairperson
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Up to four additional Board members

The full description of the duties and the powers of the Executive Board are available in our Constitution.

EXECUTIVE BOARD COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Johnny Ling
President 

Email: ​​​​​​​jling@karatenz.org.nz

    • World Karate Federation Referee
    • Oceania Karate Federation Referee
    • World Karate Federation 5th Dan
    • Shitoryu 7th Dan
    • Shotokan 5th Dan
    • Olympic Coach

    Rebecca Dobson
    General Secretary

    Email: ​​​​​​​rdobson@karatenz.org.nz

    • 3rd Dan Kofukan Shito-Ryu Karate-do
    • 2nd Dan Zendo Kai International
    • 2nd Dan JKF Goju Kai
    • WKF Certified Kumite Coach
    • WKF Certified Kata Coach
    • WKF Guardian Girls Instructor
    • Oceania Representative Commonwealth Karate Federation

    Gene Browne
    Treasurer

    Email: gene@biosci.co.nz

    • World Karate Federation Judge 
    • Oceania Karate Federation Referee

    Jason Ng
    Board Member

    Email: jng@karatenz.org.nz

    • Jyoshinmon Shorin Ryu Karate
    • Black Belt 3rd Dan
    • 2014/2016 Oceania Karate Federation Qualifications
    • 2006 Karate New Zealand Qualifications

    Jason started martial arts in 1973 and moved to Jyoshinmon Shorin Ryu in 2003. He has been a referee for New Zealand at the OKF Championships since 2016 and has been the chairman of Karate Auckland Inc.

    Suzanne Yee
    Board Member

    Email: syee@karatenz.org.nz


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    Alwyn Suva

    Board Member

    Email: asuva@karatenz.org.nz

    • Oceania Karate Federation Referee
    • Karate Auckland Treasurer

    Tavita Lefale 

    Board Member

    Email: info@suzakukan.co.nz

    • Godan 5th Dan, Shito-ryu Shukokai Karate
    • General Secretary, Ishitobi-Ha Shito-ryu Shukokai Union, Japan
    • Member, Karate Auckland Committee

    Petri Conradie 

    Board Member

    Email: petri.conradie@gmail.com

    • 4th Dan Shotokan Karate
    • Karate Instructor and active Kata and Kumite competitor
    • Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA)
    • Former Chair, CIMA Australasia Area Committee