Meet the Management Team

General Manager
Robin Reeves

As General Manager, Robin has the overall responsibility to ensure that Westland District Council:

• Receives good policy advice.
• Delivers all services to the desired standard.
• Delivers the Annual, and Long Term Council Community Plan
• Complies with the law.

In order to achieve this, Robin has the responsibility of ensuring that he has the right people to do the job.

Telephone: 03 756 9010
Email:  robin.reeves@westlanddc.govt.nz

Manager:  Planning and Regulatory 
Richard Simpson

As Manager:  Planning and Regulatory, Richard is responsible for the department of Council which deals with resource and building consents, liquor licensing, environmental health and all registration and licensing.  The department also has responsibility for the strategic planning issues and the development and maintaining of the District Plan outcomes.

Telephone:  03 756 9035
Email:  richard.simpson@westlanddc.govt.nz  

Manager Operations
Rob Daniel

As Manager Operations, Rob's primary responsibility is for operating, maintaining and improving Council's infrastructural assets. These include roading, water services, recreational assets, cemeteries, buildings, solid waste disposal and the Jackson Bay Wharf. Rob is also responsible for rural fire management and transportation planning. 

Telephone:  03 756 9034
Email:  rob.daniel@westlanddc.govt.nz 

Manager:  Audit and Compliance
Geoff Day

As Manager Finance and Policy, Geoff's overall responsibility is for anything related to finance in the organisation, management of Council's customer and corporate services department and responsible for the development of new or the updating of, existing plans and policies as required.

Geoff is primarily responsible for managing the processes relating to the LTCCP and associated policies.

Telephone:  03 756 9030
Email:  geoff.day@westlanddc.govt.nz