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Kaikōura District Council

Kaikōura District Council

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Kaikōura District Council (Māori: Ko te kaunihera ā rohe o Kaikōura) is the territorial authority for the Kaikōura District of New Zealand.[1]

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The council is led by the mayor of Kaikōura, who is currently Craig Mackle. There are also seven councillors, elected at large.[1]

Composition

Councillors

  • Mayor Craig Mackle
  • Councillors at large: Deputy Mayor Julie Howden, Lisa Bond, Robby Roche, Vicki Gulleford, Tony Blunt, Neil Pablecheque, Derrick Millton[1]

History

Kaikōura Civic Centre 2021

The council was established in 1989, directly replacing the Kaikoura County Council established in 1876.[2]

In 2020, the council had 40 staff, including 8 earning more than $100,000. According to the Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,385.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Kaikōura District Council Mayor and Councillors". kaikoura.govt.nz. Kaikōura District Council.
  2. [2]
    Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
  3. [3]
    "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.

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