The governing body of Whakatāne District is comprised of the Mayor and 10 councillors, collectively known as the Elected Members. They are responsible for the district's leadership and strategic decision-making.
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Mayor and Councillors Profiles
Julie Jukes
Deputy Mayor
Lesley Immink
Councillor, Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward
Andrew Iles
Councillor, Te Urewera General Ward
Gavin Dennis
Councillor, Rangitāiki General Ward
Wilson James
Councillor, Rangitāiki General Ward
Tu O'Brien
Councillor, Rangitāiki Māori Ward
Toni Boynton
Councillor, Kāpū-te-rangi Māori ward
Carolyn Hamill
Councillor, Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward
Jesse Morgan-Ranui
Councillor, Toi ki Uta Māori Ward
Malcolm Whitaker
Councillor, Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward
Related information
Roles of Elected Members Elected Members Remuneration Delegations Register Committees and Advisory Boards Code of Conduct General Ward areas map » Māori Ward areas map »
Register of Members' Pecuniary Interest
This register of pecuniary interests is published pursuant to section 54A of the Local Government Act 2022.
The register provides a summary of elected members' financial, business and personal interests and business associations.
This information will be updated as details are confirmed.