Angie Riggs

Kia ora koutou, I’m Angie Riggs and I love being a part of our Don Buck Kura. In my role as a kaiako (teacher) I wear many hats. Supporting tamariki through their learning journey is awesome, and of course working with whānau is a super part of that journey also. I was born and bred […]

Nikki Hayes

Kia Ora everyone, my name is Nikki Hayes and I joined Don Buck Primary School in 2021. I absolutely love being a teacher and I know I have the best job. Learning alongside amazing children is the best work environment I could ask for. In my spare time I play Netball and also Play and […]

Tasmira Begum

Kia ora everyone! My name is Tasmira Begum. It is my privilege to be a part of Don Buck Kura. Teaching is my passion. I enjoy being with children. Originally I am from Bangladesh and have been living in New Zealand for the last 26 years. I am married with one son. I love my […]

Gavin Shepherd

Get to know Gavin What inspired you to become a teacher? The great teachers I had at primary school definitely had an impact on why I became a primary school teacher. One thing I remember clearly was I only had 1 male teacher in my 8 years of primary school. I have found memories of […]