Hon Louise Upston

Associate Minister of Local Government

7 July 2016

Crown Manager to support Kaipara District Council

Associate Local Government Minister Hon Louise Upston has announced the appointment of Peter Winder as a Crown Manager. Mr Winder’s role will be to support the Kaipara District Council when it returns to a fully-elected Council following the 8 October local elections.

“Mr Winder is currently a Kaipara Commissioner, and will bring with him his extensive experience and in-depth knowledge,” Ms Upston says.

“Mr Winder will support Council members by taking responsibility for legal actions relating to past issues on their behalf. This will allow Council members to focus on the District’s future.”

Peter Winder will begin his new Crown Manager role following the local elections. The term of the Crown Manager is for a period of three years.

Ms Upston encourages locals to stand for the Kaipara District Council at the upcoming local elections.

“I encourage locals who want to help lead their District to a positive and brighter future to consider standing for Council. There is a real opportunity for the District to look forward and move on from the past.”

Biography:

Peter Winder is currently a Kaipara District Council Commissioner and Chair of the Manukau Institute of Technology Council. He is also a Director at McGredy Winder & Co Ltd and the Sound of Music Education Ltd, and is a trustee of the Silo Theatre Trust. Peter has a Master of Arts (Hons) and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Peter has previously held positions as Chief Executive of Auckland Regional Council and Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand.

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