Hanmer Springs Community Board set for a new triennium

The first Ordinary meeting of the Hanmer Springs Community Board took place on Monday afternoon, November 7th, 2022.

Formalities began with an induction, followed by a site tour with Council Officers of significant projects, including (pictured) a chance to observe the Hanmer Springs wastewater disposal area.

Around the Board table sat members Mary Holloway, Chris Hughey, Alice Stielow, Richard Tapper, Cr Tom Davies and Michael Malthus.

Mary Holloway was nominated unopposed as Chairperson, with Alice Stielow nominated unopposed as Deputy Chairperson.

Delegations from Council were also appointed, providing Board members with various responsibilities;

Finance – A Stielow.

Water, Sewerage, Stormwater, Waste and Recycling (sustainability) – A Stielow.

Public Relations – R Tapper

Planning and Consents, Representative on hearing panel (Resource Consents) – M Malthus/A Stielow.

Township gardens and Reserves – C Hughey.

Cemetery, Domain and Road Reserves, Waterways (maintenance and events) – C Hughey.

Community Social Development – M Holloway

Tourism – M Holloway

Chatterton River Restoration – Cr T Davies

Roading – M Holloway

Queen Mary Historic Reserve Management – M Holloway, A Stielow, M Malthus.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pool & Spa representative – M Holloway.

Sports NZ representative – R Tapper.

Water Liaison Committee representative – A Stielow.

The next Hanmer Springs Community Board meeting will be on Monday December 12.