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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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Revision as of 07:46, 6 February 2021
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 Grey 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]
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.