Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/081 (PX)
Meeting date: 03/12/2025
Subject: Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trustee Recruitment (Public Excluded)
Resolution:
That Council:
1. Accepts Paul Simpson’s resignation from the Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust as a trustee effective from 04 December 2025.
2. Approves appointment of Bessie Nicholls for a further six months to 30 June 2026.
3. Approves the Trust’s recommendation to appoint Jo Morris as Chair of Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust from 01 January 2026.
4. Approves a recruitment process is commenced early in 2026 for up to three trustees.
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Released to the public domain at the Council meeting 04 February 2026 (MDC 25-28/122)
Moved by: Mayor Michael Ford
Seconded by: Cr James McKelvie
Result: Carried (11-0)
For:
Mayor Michael Ford
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Abstained: