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Chief Executive

The Chief Executive of the New Zealand Disability Support Network is Clare Teague.

Clare has a background in science, education, health and business, and comes to NZDSN from central government, where she was responsible for the relationship management and monitoring of Crown entities.

Clare has held a variety of roles in the private and state sectors, including a lectureship at the Central Institute of Technology and managing a food and environmental testing laboratory.

To contact Clare, phone EA Lynne Blair on 04 473 4678 or email by clicking here.

Board of Directors

NZDSN's Board is composed of nine individuals, each bringing long-term experience and expertise to their respective roles.

  1. Barney Cooper (Community Care Trust)
  2. David Matthews (CCS Disability Action)
  3. Marese McGee (Community Living Trust)
  4. Wendy Becker (Gracelands)
  5. Chris Harris (Spectrum Care)
  6. Stuart Spackman (A Supported Life / Kotuku Trust)
  7. John Wade (Iris)
  8. John Taylor (Community Connections)
  9. Roy Wilson (Career Moves)
  10. Sean Stowers (IDEA Services)
  11. Jessica Lissaman (Life Unlimited)

Executive Assistant

Lynne Blair holds the role of Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

To contact Lynne, phone 04 473 4678 or 021 721 016, or email by clicking here.

Communications Manager

Justin Walsh is NZDSN's Communications Manager.

To contact Justin, click here to send an email.