The Hamilton City Council is comprised of the Mayor and 12 councillors who represent the citizens of Hamilton. The council is elected every three years and the last election was held on 12 October 2019.
You can find their contact details and committee memberships below.
Paula Southgate
Hamilton Mayor
Email: paula.southgate@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 838 6976
Mobile: 021 589 957
Geoff Taylor
Deputy Mayor
Email: geoff.taylor@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 974 0507
Mobile: 027 808 5170
Mark Bunting
Councillor - East Ward
Chair - Community Committee
Chair - Community Grants Allocation Sub-Committee
Email: mark.bunting@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 974 0505
Mobile: 027 808 5164
Kesh Naidoo-Rauf
Councillor - East Ward
Deputy Chair - Community Committee
Deputy Chair - Community Grants Allocation Sub-Committee
Email: kesh.naidoo-rauf@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 974 0509
Mobile: 027 808 9075
Ryan Hamilton
Councillor - East Ward
Chair - District Plan Committee
Chair - Economic Development Committee
Deputy Chair - Strategic Growth Committee
Email: ryan.hamilton@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 974 0517
Mobile: 027 278 8813
Martin Gallagher
Councillor - West Ward
Chair - Environment Committee
Deputy Chair - Hearings and Engagement Committee
Email: martin.gallagher@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 838 6980
Mobile: 021 241 8434
Sarah Thomson
Councillor - West Ward
Deputy Chair - Infrastructure Operations Committee
Deputy Chair - Environment Committee
Email: sarah.thomson@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 974 0425
Mobile: 021 024 34312
Dave Macpherson
Councillor - West Ward
Chair - Strategic Growth Committee
Email: dave.macpherson@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 838 6438
Mobile: 021 477 388
Ewan Wilson
Councillor - West Ward
Chair - Hearings and Engagement Committee
Deputy Chair - Economic Development Committee
Email: ewan.wilson@council.hcc.govt.nz
Phone: 07 974 0423
Mobile: 027 808 9117
Role of Elected Members
Our Elected Members are responsible for:
law-making (bylaws) and overseeing compliance to the relevant Acts of Parliament. For example, the Local Government Act 2002.
developing and approving Council policy.
determining expenditure and funding requirements of Council through the 10-Year Plan and Annual Plan processes.
monitoring the performance of Council against its stated objectives and policies, particularly through the Annual Report.
representing the interests of Hamilton. Upon election, all members must make a declaration that they will perform their duties faithfully and impartially and according to their best skill and judgement in the best interests of the city.
employing the Chief Executive. Under the Local Government Act 2002, the council employs the Chief Executive who, in turn, employs all other staff on its behalf.
Contact the Governance Unit
Governance Unit
Level 9, Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
07 838 6439
hcc.governance@hcc.govt.nz