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 8 October 2016.
You can find their contact details and committee memberships below.
Andrew King
Andrew, a businessman with finance and automotive interests, was elected to the West Ward in 2013 and then as Mayor in 2016 – read more.
Martin returned to Council via the West Ward in 2010, after twelve years as an MP, and was appointed Deputy Mayor in 2016 – read more.
Councillor - East Ward
Phone: 07 974 0505
Mobile: 027 808 5164
Email: mark.bunting@council.hcc.govt.nz
Mark, a well-known local broadcaster and MC, was elected as an East Ward Councillor in 2016 – read more.
Councillor - East Ward
Phone: 07 974 0506
Mobile: 027 808 5173
Email: james.casson@council.hcc.govt.nz
James, a security expert and former policeman, was elected as an East Ward Councillor in 2016 – read more.
Ryan Hamilton
Ryan, a local businessman and social agency trustee, was elected by the
East Ward By-Election in 2018 and appointed Deputy chair of Community Services, and Environment Committee in 2018.
Garry, a former WEL Energy Trust chair and gym owner, returned to Council via the East Ward in 2013 – read more.
Councillor - East Ward
Phone: 07 838 6519
Mobile: 021 988 742
Email: rob.pascoe@council.hcc.govt.nz
Rob, a chartered accountant, was first elected as an East Ward Councillor in 2013 – read more.
Paula, a former Waikato Regional Council chair, was elected as an East Ward Councillor in 2016 – read more.
Councillor - West Ward
Phone: 07 974 0509
Mobile: 027 808 5155
Email: siggi.henry@council.hcc.govt.nz
Siggi, a businesswoman in the health and wellbeing sector, was elected as a West Ward Councillor in 2016 – read more.
Dave Macpherson
Dave, a former unionist and advocate, was first elected as a West Ward Councillor in 1998.
Councillor - West Ward
Phone: 07 974 0510
Mobile: 021 343 774
Email: angela.oleary@council.hcc.govt.nz
Angela, a former businesswoman in the hospitality sector, was first elected as a West Ward Councillor in 2007 – read more.
Councillor - West Ward
Phone: 07 974 0507
Mobile: 027 808 5170
Email: geoff.taylor@council.hcc.govt.nz
Geoff, a journalist, was elected as a West Ward Councillor in 2016 – read more.
Leo, a former Waikato Police Road Policing Manager, was first elected as a West Ward Councillor in 2013 –
read more.
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.gov t.nz