2026 Annual General Meeting

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Caroline Jewkes tōku ingoa. I am very pleased to speak to you in my new role as CTMES Executive Director. Our AGM is coming up so here are some details:

Date:               Thursday 14 May – 1.30pm

Venue:            Carey Baptist College, Level 2 1-7 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland.

Parking is available on site in bays marked CAREY.

As Carey staff will be occupied prior to our arrival, if you would like a coffee before the meeting we recommend Destination Café on the ground floor of the building.  You are welcome to join us on level 2 from 1pm onwards.

We will begin at 1.30pm with a ‘State of the Nation’ from our Executive Chair, Rob Ayres, giving an overview of key changes and themes across the sector.  An open discussion of the upcoming Annual Review Process will follow.

The AGM will begin at around 2.30pm.  The agenda is under the AGM tab on this website (click the button below). The RSVP form, 2026 Chair Report, 2025 minutes and voting information will be emailed out on Thursday 7 May 2026 (with Financial Report to follow).

AGM agenda

The AGM provides a great opportunity for our society members to meet together (and to check out Carey’s new site!). We look forward to welcoming those who are able to attend in person, and to seeing others online. 

Noho ora mai – every blessing

Caroline

CTMES appoints new Executive Director

Kia ora koutou

As many of you will be aware, the CTMES Executive have been looking to appoint a new execitive director for the last few months and we are excited to be able to announce that we have just contracted Caroline Jewkes into this role. Carline is part of the Salvation Army whanau in Hamilton and has previously worked in the theological sector, and well as prior tertiary education sector experience. I would like to warmy welcome Caroline to CTMES and along the the executive team we look forward to working together for the benefit of our sector! Caroline outlines here background below and we will fully welcome and introduce her at our upcoming AGM. Tena koe Caroline, nau mai, haere mai ki te CTMES! We will be bringing Caroline "on board" over the next couple of weeks, so watch this space for further information (along with AGM details and agenda).

"Tēnā koutou katoa.  Ko Caroline Jewkes tōku ingoa.  I am excited to join the CTMES team as Executive Director.  I live in Hamilton, close to my Mum, and my brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephews. Keeping me company at home is my dog, Bosley. I am part of The Salvation Army here in Hamilton and have previously worked at Booth College of Mission as the director of in-service training.  Prior to this I worked at Wintec in the Early Childhood Education section.

Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou. Seek after learning for the sake of your well-being.

I have been greatly enriched by my studies in theology and ministry education. I began my theological study at Booth College of Mission, then completed a Graduate Diploma and Masters in Theology through Laidlaw (with a course at Carey thrown in). I recently submitted my PhD thesis in theology through the University of Otago, examining what enables Pākehā to engage in Tiriti-based practice within The Salvation Army.  So, in addition to professional skills, I bring lived experience and a passion for the sector to my new role, supporting CTMES members as you deliver excellent Christian tertiary education.  I look forward to meeting you all."

Caroline (centre) with her brother Mark (left) and mum Sandra (right)

Notice of AGM date

Kia ora koutou

Please note that our CTMES AGM is scheduled for the 14 May 2026 in Auckland.

More details and agenda will be published in the next few days, but please make sure this date is circled in your respective calendars! We will be hosting this both in person, and with options for remote (video) attendance. Nominations for CTMES Executive positions will also opening next week. Watch this space!

Nga mihi Rob