Mayor Dave Cull appointed LGNZ Vice President

Dunedin (Friday, 9 December 2016) – Mayor of Dunedin Dave Cull has been appointed Vice President of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).

The appointment was made at today's LGNZ National Council meeting. The National Council met for the first time this week to discuss priorities for the coming triennium.

Mr Cull was appointed to the Vice President vacancy left by former Horowhenua Mayor Brendan Duffy. Mr Cull will remain in the role until the LGNZ AGM in July 2017 when elections will be held for the President and Vice President roles.

Mr Cull says, "I'm really pleased to have the opportunity to further represent the local government sector, particularly to central government on major issues such as the Local Government Amendment Bill, managing water allocation and climate change."

LGNZ President Lawrence Yule says the LGNZ National Council has had a refresh following the recent local elections and he's thrilled with the quality of the new Council. "Mayor Cull has tremendous experience and will be an excellent Vice President," Mr Yule says.

LGNZ represents the national interests of councils in New Zealand and leads best practice in the local government sector. It is governed by the LGNZ National Council, made up of 15 elected members from throughout New Zealand.

Mr Cull has been on the LGNZ National Council since 2010, and recently was also elected as the Metro Sector Chair.

More details about the new LGNZ National Council are available at www.lgnz.co.nz

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