Our Mission
The New Zealand Traditional Boatbuilding School is dedicated to providing tuition, expertise and resources to ensure that the heritage, knowledge and skills of Traditional Boatbuilding in New Zealand is maintained for the future.
Our Tutors
Current Tutor
Mr Allan Hooper
Allan served his apprenticeship at the Naval Dockyard in Devonport New Zealand. He designed and built many boats including Townson Sailing dinghies. Allan was head of the technical department at Westlake Boys High School.
Current Tutor
John Welsford
Senior Tutor (RET) Massey University, College of creative arts, Transport and marine design. Senior visiting Tutor (ret) Waiariki Polytechnic institute, training sawmill. Marine designer and building small craft for over 35 years.
Current Tutor
Colin Pawson
Founder of Enertec. Has a background in marine electrical power systems.
Current Tutor
Dr. G Kere Kemp
Retired veterinary researcher. Graduated from North West school of Wooden Boat Building in Seattle. Loves wooden boats.
Current Tutor
Olaf Wiig
Olaf is a designer maker his work has featured on the UK’s channel 4 TV show George Clarks amazing spaces. Olaf is a London city & guilds trend and qualified Boat Builder.
Current Tutor
Adrian Pawson
Wide range of experience with composite materials.
CURRENT Tutor
Mark Robinson
Cabinet Maker by trade. Worked in the super yacht industry, and has been tutoring in the NZTBS since 2007.
Current Tutor
Paul Tingey
Undertaken major restoration of many famous classic yachts including Rainbow.
CURRENT Tutor
Steve Cranch
Background in boat building and engineering. Associate of NZTBS since 2007.
Current Executives
Patron
Mr John Street
Chairman
Mr Steve Cranch
CURRENT TRUSTEE
Mr Colin Pawson
CURRENT TRUSTEE
Dr. G Kere Kemp
CURRENT TRUSTEE
Mr Allan Hooper
CURRENT TRUSTEE
Mr Olaf Wiig
Founding Members
