The Management Team

Chief Executive Officer
Robin Reeves

As Chief Executive Officer, 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, transportation planning and civil defence.

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

Manager: Audit and Compliance
Geoff Day

As Manager Audit and Compliance, Geoff is responsible for ensuring that Council complies with legislation and has appropriate internal audit systems in place.

Geoff also assists with the management of special projects such as the Major District Initiative Funding applications to Development West Coast currently in progress.

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

Manager Finance
Quecha Horning

As Manager Finance, Quecha is responsible for all financial management, office management, AA Licensing, preparation of the Long Term Council Community Plan (10 Year Plan), the Annual Plan and the Annual Report.

Telephone: 03 756 9031
Email: quecha.horning@westlanddc.govt.nz

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