Senior Management 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
