Councillors

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has nine representatives elected by the community through the local body elections every three years(The last election was held on 13 October 2007). 

The rural constituencies of Wairoa and Central Hawke’s Bay are represented by one member each, Napier by three members and Hastings by four members.Councillors elect the Chairman at the first Council meeting following a local body election.

Chairman - Rex McIntyre, Wairoa
Deputy Chairman - Christine Scott, Napier

Councillors also chair committees and have portfolio responsibilies, where they have a watching brief and involvement in key issues.

On this page

• Central Hawke's Bay Constituency
• Napier Constituency
• Hastings Constituency
• Wairoa Constituency

 

 

Central Hawke's Bay Constituency

Tim Gilbertson Tim Gilbertson is a farmer at Patangata and has lived in the area for most of his life. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English. Tim sees the Regional Council as both an environmental protection agency and regional strategic planner. He believes the Council should focus mainly on those two roles. A long term approach covering the whole region is vital to tie together affordable and sensible plans to deal with all major issues. These include water quality and harvesting, urban planning, regional transport, reafforestation, coastal management and preservation, renewable energy and economic development. Waitukai Farm, 704 River Road, Patangata, RD2, Otane, 06-857 8975

Hastings Constituency

Ewan McGregor Ewan was elected to Council in October 2004 and represents the Hastings Constituency. He is a former member of the Hawke's Bay Harbour Board and former President of Hawke's Bay Federated Farmers and is currently Chairman of the Landcare Foundation and a member of the Hastings Landmark Trust. Ewan is a Hastings based business person, but has had a lifetime's experience in farming. He has won a number of farm forestry and environmental awards. Through his environmental business and voluntary conservation work he plays an active role in enhancing our living environment. 102/D Southampton Street, Hastings, 06-873 4288

 

Kevin Rose JP Kevin has represented the Hastings constituency since1998. Previously an apple grower, he now runs a small horticultural block. He has had experience as a farmer, and rural Real Estate agent. Kevin is involved in many community organisations and the Presbyterian church. He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace in 1997. Riverbank Orchard, RD2, Hastings 06 878 4385 a/h

Eileen von Dadelszen JP Eileen has represented the Hastings constituency since 1995. She is a graduate of Victoria and Auckland Universities, and is a Member of the New Zealand Planning Institute and the New Zealand Institute of Directors. Eileen is self-employed as a resource management consultant and is involved in governance through appointed or elected membership of a number of national and regional boards. She has extensive involvement in Hawke’s Bay organisations particularly through her family and her interest in the performing arts. 25 Muritai Cres, Havelock North, 06-877 8174

 

Liz Remmerswaal Liz is a fifth generation New Zealander and a grassroots environmentalist who is thrilled to be on council. Born into the family orchard at Longlands, she trained as a journalist after university and has worked for a number of organisations, including radio. As a founding member of the successful Cape Kidnappers Protection Society and Baywatch Environment Group, and a mother of four teenagers, she is committed to ensuring future generations inherit a good future.  Liz sits on the Hearings, Maori and Environmental Awards committees, and is also a member of DOC’s East Coast/Hawke’s Bay Conservation Board. 38 Simla Avenue, Havelock North, 06-877 7596

Napier Constituency

Alan Dick QSO Alan represents the Napier constituency, having been elected to Council in 2004. He was Mayor of Napier for 12 years and formerly served the Regional Council in its inaugural years from 1989 to 1992. Alan has a Business Degree and is a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management. He is a present Director of Radio New Zealand, a former Director of Port of Napier, is Chairman of the Hawke's Bay Lotteries Distribution Committee and has broad experience in the community sector. 3 Newbury Place, Taradale, Napier, Phone: 06-844 4645, Fax: 06-844 4655

Neil Kirton Neil has represented the Napier constituency since 2001. Neil has been a Member of Parliament, serving as Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Customs. He has a post-graduate degree in Science from Otago University. Neil is Chairman of the Springhill Addiction Centre Trust and District Manager for Victim Support. 18 Gordon Street, Jervoistown, Napier, 06-844 8618

Christine Scott Deputy Chairman Christine has represented the Napier constituency since 2001. She has a degree in Psychology and post graduate papers in Education. Previously she was a schools’ consultant for a New Zealand educational publishing company. Christine has served on a number of community Trusts and chaired the Waiapu Diocesan Finance advisory group. She is currently a director of Anglican Care Ltd. 43 Napier Terrace, Napier, 06 835 6950

Wairoa Constituency

Rex McIntyre Chairman Rex has represented the Wairoa constituency since 1989. He has spent almost all his life in Hawke's Bay and farms near Nuhaka. He has served on the Hawke's Bay Catchment Board, is a trustee of both the Kahungunu Marae, Environment Conservation and Outdoor Education Trusts. Mangaone Road, PO Box 99, Nuhaka, 06-837 8844