The Westland District Council consists of the Mayor and 8 Councillors. These positions are subject to election every three years. Election information for the Westland district can be found here.
Role of Elected Members
Elected members govern New Zealand Local Authorities by participating in legally constituted meetings of the Council and its Committees. The members collectively exercise the powers, duties, authorities and responsibilities vested in the Local Authority by the Local Government Act 2002 and other Acts. To be effective in this role, each member has a responsibility to be well informed about the issues on which decisions are required. This does not only mean reading the reports and other documents that are provided but also keeping in contact with the various community groups, residents, businesses etc. that are affected by the decisions made to enable their views to be considered. In the end, however decisions should be made in the best interest of the community as a whole.
Council meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month.
Council Committees and Members
Appointments to community groups and outside organisations
Table of allowances paid to current Councillors
Mayor and Councillor photos © Katrina Thornley Photography.
Mayor |
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BRUCE SMITH Phone: 021 922 860 Email: |
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Deputy Mayor |
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DAVID CARRUTHERS |
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Northern Ward |
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ANNA HART Ward: Northern Phone: 027 294 9678 Email: |
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JENNY KEOGAN Ward: Northern Phone: 021 288 1622 Email: cr.keogan@westlanddc.govt.nz |
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Hokitika Ward |
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DAVID CARRUTHERS Ward: Hokitika Phone: 027 208 0263 Email: |
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PAUL DAVIDSON Ward: Hokitika Phone: 012 081 55642 Email: cr.davidson@westlanddc.govt.nz |
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LATHAM MARTIN Ward: Hokitika Phone: 027 849 1424 Email: |
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Southern Ward |
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IAN HARTSHORNE Ward: Southern Phone: 027 695 6988 Email: cr.hartshorne@westlanddc.govt.nz |
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RYAN KENNEDY Ward: Southern Phone: 027 753 4300 Email: cr.kennedy@westlanddc.govt.nz |
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Iwi Representatives |
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FRANCOIS TUMAHAI Ward: None Phone: 021 425 229 Email: ch.tumahai@westlanddc.govt.nz |
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PAUL MADGWICK Ward: None Phone: 027 555 4267 Email: cr.madgwick@westlanddc.govt.nz |
Council Vision
We work with the people of Westland to grow and protect our communities, our economy and our unique natural environment.