Singing, music, cultural pride and prayer were all part of the colour at ceremonies swearing in Auckland Council’s 149 local board members over the past two weeks.
As well as elected members being sworn in to office, these events were a chance for supporters and family to celebrate their loved one’s achievement.
The 21 board also appointed chairs and deputy chairs for the next three years, with several new faces taking the helm. They also set the dates for their first business meetings.
ALBERT-EDEN
Chair: Peter Haynes Deputy: Glenda Fryer
DEVONPORT–TAKAPUNA
Chair: Grant Gillon Deputy: George Wood
They then swap roles after 18 months
GREAT BARRIER
Chair: Izzy Fordham Deputy: Luke Coles
FRANKLIN
Chair: Angela Fulljames Deputy: Andy Baker
HENDERSON- MASSEY
Chair: Shane Henderson Deputy: Peter Chan
HIBISCUS AND BAYS
Chair: Julia Parfitt Deputy: Janet Fitzgerald
HOWICK
Chair: David Collings Deputy: Katrina Bungard
KAIPĀTIKI
Chair: Danielle Grant Deputy: John Gillon
They then swap roles after 18 months
MĀNGERE-ŌTĀHUHU
Chair: Lemauga Lydia Sosene Deputy: Walter Togiamua
MANUREWA
Chair: Angela Dalton Deputy: Rangi McLean
MAUNGAKIEKIE-TĀMAKI
Chair: Josephine Bartley - until 22 April 2018, to be replaced by Chris Makoare on 23 April 2018.
Deputy: Don Allan - until 29 October 2017. Debbie Burrows - 30 October 2017 to 28 October 2018. Bernie Driver – 29 October 2018 until end of the term.
ŌRĀKEI
Chair: Colin Davis Deputy: Kit Parkinson
After 18 months Kit Parkinson will Chair with Carmel Claridge Deputy Chair
ŌTARA-PAPATOETOE
Chair: Lotu Fuli Deputy: Ross Robertson
PAPAKURA
Chair: Brent Catchpole Deputy: Felicity Auva’a
PUKETĀPAPA
Chair: Harry Doig Deputy: Julie Fairey
RODNEY
Chair: Beth Houlbrook Deputy: Phelan Pirrie
UPPER HARBOUR
Chair: Lisa Whyte Deputy: Margaret Miles
They then swap roles after 18 months
WAITEMATĀ
Chair: Pippa Coom Deputy: Shale Chambers
WAITĀKERE RANGES
Chair: Greg Presland Deputy: Saffron Toms
WAIHEKE
Chair: Paul Walden Deputy: Cath Handley
They then swap roles for next 18 months
WHAU
Chair: Tracy Mulholland Deputy: Susan Zhu
