CORPORATE INFORMATION, Stardome Observatory and Planetarium
CORPORATE INFORMATION
STARDOME STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORTS
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A NEW VISION: FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2026This strategic plan sets a course for the transformation of Stardome over the next five years, which will ensure we remain relevant and fit for the future. |
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ANNUAL REPORT 20222021/22 was the first year of implementation of our five-year strategic plan, and the year Matariki became a national holiday, the first grounded in the indigenous knowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand. |
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ANNUAL REPORT 2021In October 2020, Stardome began the development of a new five-year Strategic Plan. The new plan will provide a progressive kaupapa and direction for our mahi that will ensure Stardome is fit for the future and relevant to its audiences. |
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ANNUAL REPORT 2020The 2020 Stardome Annual Report highlights the organisation’s achievements, financial performance and operational activities of the year. |
STARDOME BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Stardome's vision, mission and management is guided by The Auckland Observatory and Planetarium Trust Board
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Chairperson– Richard Sorrenson
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Trustee – Bill Thomas
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Ex-officio Trustee – Niven Brown
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Trustee – Cadence KaumoanaCadence Kaumoana has a strong background in the education sector having spent 19 years working in schools, communities, government and tertiary sectors. Cadence has a number of university qualifications and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland. Supporting young people in education is a driving influence in Cadence’s career and training. Cadence also has experience in Māori education, the corporate sector and governance. She enjoys aligning the maramataka (Māori calendar) to her lifestyle planning and gardening activities and spends as much time enjoying our country with her four boys. |
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Trustee – Catherine Foster
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Trustee – Shannon ThomasShannon Thomas is passionate about helping technology start-ups and scale-ups grow and shine on the world stage. She currently manages a portfolio of tech and services companies at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, the New Zealand government’s economic development and trade promotion agency, helping leadership teams to develop their export strategy and capabilities. A versatile, creative and results-focused business professional, Shannon has over 20 years of experience in B2B marketing communications for technology, telecoms and services sector companies. Prior to joining NZTE, Shannon led communications at IBM New Zealand, where she was responsible for promoting and enhancing the IBM brand locally. Shannon has also worked agency-side and for multi-national software companies in London and Vancouver. Committed to education in STEAM and ensuring the next generation of science and technology leaders are set up for success, Shannon previously served in a governance role on the Industry Advisory Board for AUT’s School of Future Environments. She has also volunteered her time with Business Mentors New Zealand, the AI Forum of New Zealand, and the NZ Software Association. |
Trustee – Mike SpraggonMike Spraggon is a strategic and governance consultant. He has previously served on the board of Auckland's Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) and was a Senior Consultant at PwC. Mike is experienced in change mangement, performance management and organisational development. |
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Trustee – Mukseet BashirMukseet Bashir is a Chartered Accountant with a background in audit, and more recently in finance and strategy. He is a former board member (and chair of A&R) at Massey Matters, a not-for-profit organisation working in West Auckland to manage community centres and deliver community services. He is the author of the book ‘Welcome Home’ which is aimed at students in years 1-3 and explores the challenges of immigration and adapting to a new country. The book has since been published and distributed to schools around New Zealand. Mukseet grew up in Massey (West Auckland) where school trips to Stardome inspired a fascination with space and the workings of an observatory. His role at Stardome enables him to continue the special role astronomy plays for the people of Tāmaki Makaurau - specifically te ao Māori. |
Trustee – Victoria SilwoodVictoria developed a broad practical knowledge of the marketing, distribution, and retail sectors when living in Australia, where she co-founded and developed a niche fashion business that grew to encompass a nationwide distribution network for Italian lingerie and swimwear. Additionally, she has significant experience in the not-for-profit sector, including Soroptimist International and Chamber Music New Zealand. Currently Victoria is Business Manager at WriteSPACE. She is a member of the Auckland Astronomical Society and, having owned a telescope at a very young age, has maintained an interest in astronomy and physics. |