MEDIA RELEASE
17 January 2003
Metrowater director reappointed
Auckland City Council has approved the reappointment of Mr Michael Stiassny as a director of Metrowater.
The chairperson of the council’s Finance and Corporate Business Committee, Councillor Douglas Armstrong announced today
both the reappointment of Mr Stiassny to the board and the council’s recommendation that he be re-appointed as
chairperson.
Councillor Armstrong said Mr Stiassny’s is one of the longest serving Metrowater directors. He has been chairman of the
board since 1998 and his reappointment is recognition of his very effective contribution to, and leadership of, the
board to date. The council’s decision to reappoint Mr Stiassny follows an independent review of the board in November.
Councillor Armstrong also announced today the retirement of Ms Pamela Jefferies and Ms Josephine Grierson from the
board.
“On behalf of the council I would like to thank them both for their valuable contribution and service to residents and
ratepayers,” Councillor Armstrong said.
Metrowater is a Local Authority Trading Enterprise (LATE). It is fully owned by the council and provides quality water
and wastewater services for the city.
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