The Leadership Group

 

L to R James Ridpath, Hayden Zervos, Pauline Cowens, Neil Cooper (CEAT Representative), Michelle Hansen, Ruth Kenny (Project Coordinator), Lin Klenner (Deputy Chair), Robbie Baigent (Chair), Paul Durie


Expressions of interest from the Greater New Brighton community for the Leadership Group were called in early 2021, and 22 were received. Independent representatives from Greater New Brighton, CEAT and the Department of Internal Affairs then selected the members.

The Leadership Group held its first meeting In May 2021 and elected a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. This group has agreed to meet approximately every 2 weeks at this stage. (Later meetings are more likely to be a month apart, depending on need.)

 

The group currently comprises:

  • Robbie Baigent (Chairperson)

  • Lin Klenner (Deputy Chairperson) 

  • Hayden Zervos

  • James Ridpath

  • Michelle Hansen

  • Paul Durie

  • Pauline Cowens

  • Ruth Kenny (Project Coordinator)

The Group is currently seeking a mana whenua representative to assist in decision making.