Sheina Dong

Sheina came to NZ when she was 17 years old, and completed her tertiary education at The University of Auckland, finishing with a BCom in Accounting and a Masters Degree in commercial Law. She then worked as a Corporate Accountant for 8 years, continuing her studies and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2014. In 2015 Sheina began a new adventure – starting up her own business, designing and installing modern kitchens in high spec homes.

Sheina has two sons – one in Year 7 and another in Year 10.

Sheina has served on the Board for the past six years, working alongside fellow board members, school leadership, and our wider community, to support strong governance, strategic direction, and responsible decision-making for Pinehurst.

Apart from her role on the Board, her contributions include:

Initiating a petition and working closely with local MP Erica Stanford regarding the use of Albany Oaks Motel as emergency housing, successfully stopping it in 2025 to enhance the safety of the school environment;
She manages two WeChat parent groups, connecting more than 500 Chinese parents with school information and updates. She regularly shares school notices. At the beginning of each term, she also posts map of the campus with sign for the safety of parking/drop off area;
In 2022, when the Year 7 Maths Extension programme was cancelled, she organised a parent survey with more than 90 responses, ensuring parents’ views were collected and communicated to the school;
She served as Social Coordinator from Year 1 to Year 6, supporting the work of the Marketing Manager;
She volunteered as a parent helper for the school camp, and the Primary School Athletics Day;
She volunteered as an official for the Inter-House Swimming Days, from Year 4-5, Year 7-8, and Year 9-13. Those are three separate swimming events;
She organized Year 6 Graduation Party in Year 2025; and
From time to time, she also supports community activities on-site and helping parents, especially those with language barriers, feel confident in engaging with the school.

These may seem like small actions individually, but together they build trust, connection, and a stronger community.

Outside her school activities, Sheina serves on the Board of the Auckland Swimming Association, and is the Chairperson of the Coast Swim Club.

Sheina is committed to continuing to support Pinehurst by listening to parents’ voices, helping families connect, and contributing to a safe and thriving environment for our children.

Thank you for your support!

Bruce Wang

Bruce Wang joined the Pinehurst School community this year as the father of a son at Pinehurst, and feels fortunate to be part of a school that values both academic excellence and student wellbeing.

As a parent, he appreciates the strong sense of community at Pinehurst and the important partnership between families, staff, and the Board in supporting the school’s future.

Bruce brings over 19 years of leadership experience across the education and non-profit sectors. His professional background includes organisational planning, financial stewardship, and oversight of property, projects, and school operations, as well as working with government agencies and community stakeholders to support well-governed and sustainable organisations.

He believes effective school governance starts with listening, open communication, and balanced decision-making, with a strong focus on long-term stewardship and sustainability for the benefit of students and the wider school community.

Bruce is passionate about contributing positively to Pinehurst and supporting an environment where students can grow with confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

If elected, Bruce looks forward to working collaboratively with the Board and community to help Pinehurst School continue to thrive now and into the future.

Dylan Huang

Dylan Huang has lived in NZ for nearly 20 years, and is the proud parent of two children attending Pinehurst Primary.

He is the founder of an architectural consultancy, and has led his own business for 16 years, earning a strong reputation for practical leadership, and long-term community contribution.

He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Auckland, and has been invited to lecture doctoral students at the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Dylan is an ongoing Unitec scholarship supporter, a member of the Unitec Construction Industry Advisory Committee, the sole Auckland Region Assessor for the Architectural Designers New Zealand Association, and one of Auckland Council’s three Home Energy Advisors. He also serves as Chairman of the NZ Liaoning Provincial Business Chamber and Secretary General of the NZ Chinese Building Industry Association, and has helped lead large-scale industry expos attended by more than 10,000 people and gala dinners of thousand guests include senior government leaders each year.

Having built broad leadership and governance experience through business and community voluntary service, Dylan is now placing greater focus on family and his children’s education, and hopes to contribute that experience, time, and commitment to help Pinehurst continue to thrive.