Whau Local Board member Susan Zhu has stepped down from her position on the board, providing her resignation, effective 22 October 2024, in a notice to chief executive Phil Wilson.
Board chair Kay Thomas acknowledges Ms Zhu’s decision and her valued contribution to the board for the last 11 years.
“Susan has been an outstanding advocate for the Whau community, especially its Chinese residents. She worked hard to build relationships between local board members and leaders of the Chinese community.
“She held the role of deputy chair for a number of years, including for the first 18 months that I was chair. She helped me transition into that role with her support and guidance, and I remain extremely grateful for her support during that time.
“I want to place on record the board’s thanks to Susan for her hard work and commitment to the community for more than a decade and wish her every success in her future endeavors.”
At its business meeting on Wednesday 23 October, Whau Local Board resolved to fill the vacancy created by Ms Zhu’s departure.
Valeria Gascoigne was appointed as a new member, on the grounds that she was the highest polling unsuccessful candidate at the 2022 local elections.
Following a public notification, Ms Gascoigne will be sworn in as a new member at the next business meeting on 20 November 2024.
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