Vice-president Stuart Crosby replaces Dave Cull in the role.
Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) 78 member councils have today elected Stuart Crosby as LGNZ president, replacing Dave Cull who steps down from the role.
Stuart is currently a councillor at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, served as LGNZ vice-president over the last three-year term, and served as mayor of Tauranga City for four terms, between 2004 and 2016.
An elected representative at various levels since 1986, Stuart has a background in electrical contracting and the building industry, having spent 20 years as owner of an electrical services company, and is an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
“I am looking forward to applying my experience as a mayor, regional councillor and vice-president to this national leadership role in order to address the challenges communities across our country,” said Crosby.
“Strong local government and local democracy are hugely important for the success of every New Zealander.”
Stuart is joined by Hamish McDouall, who has been elected as vice-president of LGNZ. Hamish is the Mayor of Whanganui District Council and a member of LGNZ’s National Council.
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