Executive leadership team

Stace Lewer Chief Executive Officer The chief executive appoints a range of skilled staff to carry out the activities the council undertakes on behalf of the community. This is the organisational arm of local government.Through the chief executive they implement the decisions of Council, provide advice to Council on managing the activities of the organisation effectively and efficiently, plan and provide accurate reports of the financial and service performance of Council and employ and provide leadership.
Nathan Hughes Group Manager - Engineering Services (Interim)

  • Consultancy BU
  • Roading
  • Sewerage
  • Solid Waste
  • Stormwater
  • Water Supply

Gerard McCormack Group Manager - Planning and Regulatory

  • Airport
  • Animal Control
  • Building Control
  • Bylaw Compliance
  • Cemetery
  • Civil Defence
  • Emergency Management
  • Environmental Health
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Noise Control
  • Parks
  • Reserves
  • Resource Management
  • Planning

Anna Hayward Group Manager - Community Services and Development

  • Social Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Relationships Management
  • Strategic Development
  • Customer Services
  • Communications
  • Events
  • Facilities
  • i-SITE Information Centre
  • Library
  • Property

Peter Bridgwater Group Manager - Finance and Corporate Services

  • Cash Receipting
  • Creative New Zealand
  • Accounts Receivables/Payables
  • Economic Development
  • Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Governance Support
  • Insurance
  • Investments
  • Payroll
  • Treasury and Public Debt
  • Rates
  • Sports co-ordination
  • Tourism
  • Water Billing

Lisa Taiapa Business Lead – People and Three Waters Reform