For Immediate Release - 30 October 2023 

Kawerau District Council appoints an Interim chief executive.

With Russell George’s current term as Kawerau District Council Chief Executive officially ending on 31 October, the Council has appointed Chris Marjoribanks as the Interim CE to bridge the gap until a permanent appointment can be made.

With the permanent recruitment process underway, the Council anticipates that Chris will act as Interim CE for several months.

Mayor Faylene Tunui says that Mr Marjoribanks brings a depth of leadership experience to the Interim role as he knows the community and the district well having led Tūwharetoa Ki Kawerau Hauora, as Trustee of the Community Rautahi Marae, through his various roles in different Sporting Codes and Industry as well as being a previous Kawerau District Councillor.

“In the meantime, we are committed to finding the best possible permanent candidate to lead the council and community, and we are happy with the progress that has been made to date.”

“We are committed to making the best possible appointment to lead our council and community into the future.”

The council expects to make an appointment late this year.

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For more information and any queries, are any queries, please contact:

Scott Necklen, Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)

Mobile 029 924 1210

Faylene Tunui, Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Kawerau Kahika | Mayor

Phone 07 306 9009