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New West Coast Regional Council Sworn In
West Coast Regional Council held its inaugural meeting today during which councillors were sworn in.
Greymouth constituency representative Colin Smith was elected chair with Buller representative Mark McIntyre as deputy chair.
The council for the 2025-2028 triennium is:
Chris Coll, Buller Constituency
Mark McIntyre, Buller constituency
Alan Birchfield, Grey Constituency
Peter Ewen, Grey Constituency
Colin Smith, Grey Constituency*
Ashley Cassin, Westland Constituency*
Andy Campbell, Westland Constituency
(* denotes new member)
WCRC meeting dates and agendas are on our website: Meetings, Agendas and Minutes - West Coast Regional Council
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