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What the Community Committee does
This committee looks after programmes and projects that support communities, arts and natural environment in Auckland.
Its key focus areas include (but are not limited to):
- parks, community facilities, open spaces and recreation
- environment and Māori outcomes
- arts, culture, events and grants
- community partnerships and social wellbeing.
Chairperson
Cr Julie Fairey
Deputy chairperson
Cr Bo Burns
Members
Cr John Gillon
Cr Richard Hills
Cr Sarah Paterson-Hamlin
Cr Ken Turner
Cr John Watson
Cr Matt Winiata
Ex-officio A position someone automatically gains because of another job or position they already hold.: Mayor Wayne Brown, and Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson
Houkura (formerly Independent Māori Statutory Board) members
To be confirmed.
Governance advisor
Phoebe Chiquet-Kaan
phoebe.chiquet-kaan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Meetings
Visit Agendas and minutes to:
- check dates and times of current and future meetings
- access agendas and minutes.
Read the guide on how to use the new 'Agendas and minutes' website.