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Council CommitteesNgā kōrero o ngā Komiti

Council has 6 committees that have specific functions delegated to them by Council. The committee structure is reviewed at the start of each triennium. To find out more about the specific functions of a committee click on the name below.

Meetings are held in the Council Chamber unless otherwise advertised.

 

Council Committees

The Strategy, Wellbeing and Economic Development Committee provides strategic oversight and direction to economic development in the district.

Purpose

To deliver sustainable long-term economic growth and increased employment, strategic oversight of the promotion of the district’s visitor attractions and tourism activities, and support initiatives aimed at increasing the population of the district.

Terms of Reference

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Members

  • Councillor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare (Chairperson)
  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Ros Thomas
  • Councillor Jeremy Harker

Purpose

This Committee will monitor overall financial management and the performance of the Council; and, act as a liaison point with the Council’s auditors in order to ensure robust financial audits and reviews of Wairoa District Council.

Terms of Reference

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Members

  • Phillip Jones (Independent Chairperson)
  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little 
  • Councillor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare
  • Councillor Jeremy Harker
  • Councillor Melissa Kaimoana
  • Councillor Benita Cairns

Purpose

To provide strategic direction on Council’s ageing infrastructure, and the infrastructure climate change mitigation and adaptation programme of works. To provide strategic direction on Council’s procurement framework and related documentation and to finalise procurement for contracts under $100,000.

Terms of Reference

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Members

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Chaans Tumataroa-Clarke (Chairperson)
  • Councillor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare
  • Councillor Benita Cairns
  • Independent Member - Chris Olsen

Purpose

The purpose of the Māori Standing Committee is to:

  • Provide a Maori perspective to guide Council with its legislative responsibilities in the implementation of policies and work programmes to enable effective governance, engagement, and service delivery for all people within the district.

Terms of Reference

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Members

His Worship the Mayor Craig Little

Councillor Benita Cairns

Henare Mita (Chairman) – Rakaipaaka

Alex-Ann Edwards- Te Wairoa Hōnengenenge

Hereturikōkā Nissen- Ruakituri

Liz Palmer – Te Wairoa Matangirau

Paora Puketapu- Waikaremoana

Theresa Thornton- Pāhauwera

Hinenui Tipoki-Lawton – Te Wairoa Hōpūpū

Fiona Wairau- Māhia Mai Tawhiti

Purpose

To consider:

  • The findings of an investigator (in relation to a Code of Conduct complaint referred to the Committee) and make recommendations to the Council as to whether or not a penalty or action should be imposed and if so the nature of that penalty or action.
  • Any matters relating to the Code of Conduct and/or the behaviour of elected members referred to it by the governing body for advice.

Terms of Reference

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Members

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little (except where there is a potential conflict of interest where the Mayor will stand aside and another elected member will be selected for the committee for that matter) (Chairperson)
  • Independent Member x 2 (vacant)

Purpose

To provide Council with an independent youth voice to support the decision making process at the Local Government level. This voice allows younger Rangatahi to let Council hear their thoughts on the impacts of Councils decisions on their own generation as the future ratepayers of Wairoa.

Download Youth Council Application form here

Terms of Reference

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Members

Member Name

Locality

Trevor Waikawa ( Chairperson)

Iwitea/Whakakī ( Eastern Wairoa)

Vacant position

 

Grace Kaihe – Tahuri

Frasertown / Te Reinga ( Northern Wairoa)

Jośe Manuel

North Clyde ( Township North)

Vacant position

 

Rongomaiwahine Te Rau o Patuwai

Mahia

Vacant position

 

Lyric Wesche

Nūhaka/ Mōrere

Council Panels

This is not a committee of Council under the Local Government Act 2002.

Purpose

The panel is the primary point of contact for the Chief Executive for discussion of performance and other employment matters. The panel:

  • Reviews the progress and performance of the Chief Executive against pre-determined objectives.
  • Oversees the independent remuneration review process for the Chief Executive and make recommendations to the Council.
  • Oversee succession planning and the appointment process and make recommendations to the Council of a new Chief Executive.

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Members

  • Councillor Melissa Kaimoana (Interim Chairperson)
  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Jeremy Harker

 

Joint Committees

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the administrating body. 

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Hine Flood (alternative)

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the administrating body. 

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the administrating body. 

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Jeremy Harker (alternative)

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the administrating body. 

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Vacancy (alternative)

External Appointments

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare
  • Mr Paul Kelly

Appointees

  • Councillor Danika Goldsack
  • Councillor Melissa Kaimoana

Appointee

  • Councillor Hine Flood

Appointee

  • Mr Mike Bird

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Mr Ross Harrison Snow

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Chaans Tumataroa-Clarke (alternative)

Appointee

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
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