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'''Timaru District Council''' ({{lang-mi|Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Te Tihi o Maru}}) is the [[territorial authorities of New Zealand|territorial authority]] for the [[ |
'''Timaru District Council''' ({{lang-mi|Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Te Tihi o Maru}}) is the [[territorial authorities of New Zealand|territorial authority]] for the [[Timaru District]] of [[New Zealand]].<ref name="aboutcouncil">{{cite web |title=About Timaru District Council |url=https://www.timaru.govt.nz/council/elected-council-members/mayor-and-councillors |website=timaru.govt.nz |publisher=Timaru District Council}}</ref> |
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The council is led by the [[mayor of Timaru]], who is currently {{NZ officeholder data|Timaru District Mayor|y||}}. There are also nine councillors.<ref name="aboutcouncil" /> |
The council is led by the [[mayor of Timaru]], who is currently {{NZ officeholder data|Timaru District Mayor|y||}}. There are also nine councillors.<ref name="aboutcouncil" /> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The council was formed in 1989. It |
The council was formed in 1989. It replaced [[Geraldine, New Zealand|Geraldine County Council]] (1904-1989) and [[Temuka|Temuka County Council]] (1899-1989).<ref name="geraldine">[http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/G/Geraldine/Geraldine/en Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Geraldine]</ref><ref name="FraserB">{{cite book |last1=Fraser |first1=B |title=The New Zealand Book of Events |date=1986 |publisher=Reed Methuen |location=Auckland}}</ref> |
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In 2020, the council had 242 staff, including 23 earning more than $100,000. According to the Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,160.<ref name="RatepayersReport">{{cite web |title=Ratepayers Report |url=https://www.ratepayersreport.nz/ |website=ratepayersreport.nz |publisher=Taxpayers' Union}}</ref> |
In 2020, the council had 242 staff, including 23 earning more than $100,000. According to the Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,160.<ref name="RatepayersReport">{{cite web |title=Ratepayers Report |url=https://www.ratepayersreport.nz/ |website=ratepayersreport.nz |publisher=Taxpayers' Union}}</ref> |
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The council withdrew from [[Local Government New Zealand]] in September 2021 because it believed that body had not advocated sufficiently against the proposed [[Water Services Reform Programme|Three Waters reform programme]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/126525280/timaru-council-votes-to-leave-local-government-new-zealand|title=Timaru council votes to leave Local Government New Zealand|work=[[Timaru Herald]]|publisher=[[Stuff (company)|Stuff]]|date=29 September 2021|first=Matthew|last=Littlewood}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [https://www.timaru.govt.nz Official website] |
* [https://www.timaru.govt.nz Official website] |
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Revision as of 12:59, 24 June 2024
Timaru District Council Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Te Tihi o Maru | |
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| Houses | Governing Body |
Term limits | None |
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| Gegründet | March 6, 1989 |
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| Seats | 10 (1 mayor, 9 ward seats) |
Length of term | 3 Jahre |
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Timaru District Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Te Tihi o Maru) is the territorial authority for the Timaru District of New Zealand.[1]
The council is led by the mayor of Timaru, who is currently Nigel Bowen. There are also nine councillors.[1]
Composition
Councillors
- Mayor Nigel Bowen
- Nine other councillors: Deputy Mayor Steve Wills, Allan Booth, Barbara Gilchrist, Richard Lyon, Gavin Oliver, Paddy O’Reilly, Sally Parker, Stu Piddington, Peter Burt[1]
Community boards
- Geraldine Community Board
- Pleasant Point Community Board
- Temuka Community Board[1]
History
The council was formed in 1989. It replaced Geraldine County Council (1904-1989) and Temuka County Council (1899-1989).[2][3]
In 2020, the council had 242 staff, including 23 earning more than $100,000. According to the Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,160.[4]
The council withdrew from Local Government New Zealand in September 2021 because it believed that body had not advocated sufficiently against the proposed Three Waters reform programme.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "About Timaru District Council". timaru.govt.nz. Timaru District Council.
- ^ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Geraldine
- ^ Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
- ^ "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.
- ^ Littlewood, Matthew (29 September 2021). "Timaru council votes to leave Local Government New Zealand". Timaru Herald. Stuff.