Buller District Council
Buller District Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | Jamie Cleine |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 11 (1 mayor, 10 ward seats) |
Length of term | 3 years |
| Website | |
| bullerdc | |
Buller District Council is the territorial authority for the Buller District of New Zealand.[1]
The council is led by the
Composition
Westport Ward has six councilors: Deputy Mayor Sharon Roche, Robyn Nahr, Joanne Howard, Grant Weston, Margaret Montgomery and Phil Rutherford. Inangahua Ward has two councillors: Dave Hawes and John Bougen. Seddon Ward has two councillors: Rosalie Sampson and Martin Hill.[1]
There is also a non-elected Māori Portfolio Councillor, Francois Tumahai.[1]
Inangahua Community Board has six members: Alun Bollinger, Linda Webb, Ina Lineham, Cory Aitken, Dave Hawes and John Bougen.[1]
History
The council was formed in 1989, replacing Buller County Council (1876-1989) and Westport County Council (1873-1989).[2]
In 2020, the council had 109 staff, including 17 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $1,949.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "About Council". bullerdc.govt.nz. Buller District Council.
- ^ Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
- ^ "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.