Advisory panels
What are advisory panels?
The role of advisory panels is to identify and communicate to the council the interests and preferences of the community of Auckland relating to the specific portfolio of the panel (youth, ethnic, pacific, etc).
How many advisory panels are there in Auckland Council?
There are currently six advisory panels (the Heritage Advisory Panel is currently being formed).
How do advisory panels work within the Auckland Council?
Advisory panels meet on a monthly basis.
Membership is made up of subject matter experts from the community, including members of local boards. They engage with the community with a specific focus, e.g. rural, youth.
Advisory panels can make recommendations to committees and Governing Body meetings.
Where can I get more information?
For further information on the panels, please contact the following council officers:
Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel
Raewyn Stone
Manager, Community and Cultural Strategy Unit
Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel
Louise Mason
Manager, Community Development, Arts and Culture Department
Foundation Youth Advisory Panel
Penny Pirrit
Regional and Local Planning Department
Louise Mason
Manager, Community Development, Arts and Culture Department
Business Advisory Panel
Harvey Brookes
Manager, Economic Strategy & Policy
Rural Advisory Panel
Ree Anderson
Manager, Regional Strategy, Community and Cultural Policy
Disability Strategic Advisory Group
Tania Pouwhare
Principal Policy Analyst, Forums and Engagement