The Local Government Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Local Government Act 2002 in New Zealand.
The Commission has three members who are appointed by the Minister of Local Government. Its main task is to make decisions on the structure of local government and on electoral arrangements for local authorities.
Members
Members since 1990:
NameStartEndRoleSir Brian Elwood 1 April 1985 1 November 1992 ChairWhetu Wereta 1 April 1990 31 March 1993 Doug Pearson 1 April 1990 31 May 1996 Ian Lawrence 1 April 1993 ChairBarbara Durbin 1 April 1995 31 March 2001 Robin Wilkins 1 April 1996 31 March 1998 Sir Ross Jansen 8 September 1998 31 March 2001 ChairBruce Anderson 1 April 1998 31 March 2001 Grant Kirby June 2001 8 July 2005 ChairLinda Constable June 2001 30 May 2005 Kerry Marshall June 2001 30 May 2005 Sue Piper 8 July 2005 ChairGwen Bull 1 June 2005 May 2009Wynne Raymond 8 July 2005 Colin Dale 2007 Temporary commissionerGrant Kirby (second period)May 20091 July 2014Basil MorrisonJuly 201131 July 2015ChairAnne CarterJuly 201131 July 2015Janie Annear1 July 2014Wira Gardiner1 August 201521 September 2018ChairLeigh Auton1 August 2015Brendan Duffy March 2017 December 2025 ChairPita Paraone7 November 201826 August 2019ChairBonita Bigham June 2021 present Sue Bidrose 15 July 2022 present ChairAndrew TurnerDecember 2025present
See also Territorial authorities of New Zealand Local Government New Zealand
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