Advisory groups

Members of the outgoing Council advisory groups posing on and around the sofas in the foyer of Te Iwitahi (civic centre).

We are refreshing our advisory groups to better support our community.

This includes the creation of a new Accessibility Advisory Group and a refresh of our Youth Advisory Group. 

Learn more about the recent changes:

Changes to advisory groups

Recruitment for the Accessibility Advisory Group and the Youth Advisory Group is expected to begin in late 2025. 

Thank you to our outgoing advisory group members.

Disability Advisory Group

  • Joanne Verryt (Chair)
  • Alana Best
  • Jacinda Selman
  • Julia Plant
  • Ngakiri Antonovich
  • Rueben Leslie
  • Shane Verryt
  • Steve Bradley
  • Wendy Giffen

Positive Ageing Advisory Group

  • Lesley Armstrong (Chair)
  • Neil McLeod (Deputy Chair)
  • Denise Briggs
  • Elaine Mackintosh
  • Gail Martin
  • Maree Thomsen
  • Pene Ashby
  • Rachael Sullivan
  • Sandie Krikman
  • Trudi Bridges

Youth Advisory Group

  • Jodie Rameka (Chair)
  • Stella Moreton
  • Sarah Poad
  • Leya Stowe
  • Rosie Shaji
  • Jordan Smith
  • Phoebe Sephton
  • Alys Finchett
  • Lokryn Sutherland
  • Frankie Johns
  • Czai Cutang

Enquiries

Use our online form to make an enquiry about our community services. 

Enquire online

Phone: 09 430 4200

We welcome constructive feedback and suggestions to help make Whangārei a better place.

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