Shane Buckner

With over 35 years as a teacher, leader, and Principal, Shane is passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills in the education sector. Shane is the current Principal of Rangiora Borough School in North Canterbury. Immediate Past President of Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association, he has been actively involved in the regional leadership as an executive member for 12 years, with business partnership liaison and membership hauora as key portfolio areas undertaken.
Shane says he is privileged to be a member of the NZPF Business Partnership team and bring these strengths to the ICP Organising committee. Shane sees a real need for schools to connect with local businesses in the ever-changing educational space, so that there may be reciprocal relationships built on authentic understanding and awareness that opportunities for our young people are made even more possible through these meaningful relationships.
Shane is a keen BBQer, regularly competing in the NZ BBQ Low and Slow competitions, he enjoys supporting his wife and her amazing cycling abilities on gravel and road, and also loves charcuterie and a great coffee.

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