The Audit and Risk Committee was recommended by the Office of the Auditor General and our auditors, Audit New Zealand. The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to ensure Council has appropriate risk management and internal and financial control systems.

The Audit and Risk Committee is made up of an independent chairperson, the Mayor, five elected Councillors and one external member:

Mayor Ash Tanner

Cr Bruce Dewhurst

Cr Adrienne Wilcock

Cr Kevin Tappin

Cr Donna Arnold

Cr James Thomas

Gary Thompson (external appointment)

Chairperson - Joanne Aoake