Te Ohu Ikaroa Touch Board

Chairperson

Henry Lamont

I have been involved with playing and coaching touch for 30 years, now Chairperson of Tūranganui a Kiwa touch, passionate about growing the game at all levels.

Vice Chairperson

Gerrad van Ooyen

My name is Gerrad van Ooyen. I am currently serving on the board for Wellington Touch as Deputy Chair.

I have been involved with Touch mainly as a parent supporting my kids and more recently as a board member.

I have been involved in governance role for a number of years with other sporting codes and charitable trusts. I am passionate about supporting our kids to participate in sports and removing barriers so they can grow and develop

Treasurer

Naomi Burt

My involvement in Touch Rugby started around 8 years ago as the family taxi driver, shuttling the kids from game to game! It didn't take long to realise that the game we love needs willing hands to keep it alive, so I rolled up my sleeves — moving from managing teams to helping organise behind the scenes, and eventually onto the Wellington Touch Association Board. 

My passion has always been about helping people and growing the game, and seeing everyone in our rohe succeed. Along the way I've been lucky enough to meet some truly wonderful and passionate people who make it all worthwhile.

Secretary

Brendan Mason

Info coming soon...

Director

New appointment to be annouced soon

Director

Graeme Ewart

I have been involved in Touch from 1991, initially as a player with a few provincial; representative games up until around 2004/2025. After a 15-year hiatus I returned in 2020 to be part of a Masters campaign and have play in every national tournament since. In 2024, I will be representing NZ at the World Cup, Nottingham in the 50's grade. This year i have started to give back at a governance level as part of the Touch HB and Te Ohu Ikaroa Regional Boards. I want to ensure that every person that wants to can have the opportunity to participate in the game of Touch

Director

Shane Ponga Gray

I have been part of TTA for past 12 years.

Previously held roles as coaching coordinator and Chairman for Touch Taranaki.

Currently running all the City Touch modules in New Plymouth, Bell block and Oakura.

Focus the last 4 years has been on developing our grass roots touch and growing the game.

Director

Fiona Bryant

Info coming soon...

Director

Harley Wall

Harley Wall is a sports administrator and an experienced leader in the event management industry, currently working for the New Zealand Olympic Committee as the NZ Team Operations Manager.

Prior to this role, Harley was a widely respected and well-regarded member of the Touch New Zealand whanau, first launching our Tamaki Makaurau Regional Development strategy as Manager then as our National Events Manager. He is an active level 4 touch referee for over 10 years and has officiated at every level including the Touch World Cup.

He has also held roles with New Zealand Rugby League, Aktive and the Rugby League World Cup. Harley currently serves as a Director for Māori Touch NZ, Trustee for Pacific Cup Touch and as Referee Director for Aotearoa New Zealand Māori Rugby League.

He is passionate about making a positive difference in our communities through sport, play and culture. Harley has whakapapa to Taranaki and currently lives in Mount Wellington, Auckland.