​​​​​​​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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Rebecca Dobson
Secretary

Email: ​​​​​​​rdobson@karatenz.org.nz


    Gene Browne
    Incoming Elected Treasurer

    Email: ​​​​​​​

    Dave Harris
    Coaching Council Liaison, Referee Council Chair

    Email: dharris@karatenz.org.nz

    • Fushin Ryu Karate
    • Black Belt 4th Dan
    • 2015/2016 World Karate Federation Qualifications, received WKF Referee A status this year
    • 2011 Oceania Karate Federation Qualifications
    • 2006 Karate New Zealand Qualifications

    Dave started Chidokan Karate under Kancho Jack Sims in 1978 and joined Fushin Ryu Karate in 1996. He has been part of the KNZ RC since 2016 and has represented New Zealand as a referee at OKF and WKF since 2011.

    Jason Ng
    Incoming Elected 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.