Back in August I was asked if I would stand for one of the four positions as most of the last board were leaving. After some consideration and talk with hubby I decided to stand. Little did I know that only four people stood for the four seats so we were all duly appointed.
Tirau Community Board (four positions) ALL ELECTED - no voting was required
MARTELLETTI Nora
POOLE Geoffrey
SPINLEY Heather
VAN LENT Fiona
The Tirau Community Board is part of the South Waikato District Council and elections for local body councils were this October in New Zealand for the next three year term.
Last night we attended the inaugural Council meeting where, along with the Mayor and council members, we were sworn in to the new positions for the next three years.
Opening address and prayer by Peter Hall |
7pm Kaumatua Jack Simmonds said a mihi/welcome
The Waiata Group – one song
Kaumatua Jack Simmonds will say a karakia/blessing
Waiata Group – one song
Mayor Neil Sinclair -
Reply to group from Raukawa inc Kaumatua
Waiata Group – one song
David Hall Swearing in Mayor
Mayor Swearing in Councillors
Mayor Swearing in TCB
Reading the Tirau Community Board Declaration |
Signing the Declaration |
There were two brief meetings to elect the deputy mayor and a vice Chairperson for the board (Me!!) and the meetings closed with a karakia/blessing and a light supper so as to chat with each other.
Closing blessing by the Raukawa Group |
All in all a good night, with the start of something new and exciting in my life.
Wow, you certainly are a busy girl. Where do you get the time from?
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Ha ha I don't
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