Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 28, 2017 17:24:16 GMT 12
FIRST-TIME COUNCILLOR JILL DAY APPOINTED AS WELLINGTON'S NEW DEPUTY MAYOR
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has appointed a first-time councillor as his new deputy, in what he admits is a bold move.
Day, the first Maori woman selected for the deputy role in Wellington's history, said: "It's humbling to have been appointed to this role. I'm excited to play my part in making the city we love better."
Day, a former a primary school teacher, holds the council's children and young people and Māori partnerships portfolios, and had been effective in strengthening the council's relations with iwi, he said......
www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/97321043/firsttime-councillor-jill-day-appointed-as-wellingtons-new-deputy-mayor
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester has appointed a first-time councillor as his new deputy, in what he admits is a bold move.
Day, the first Maori woman selected for the deputy role in Wellington's history, said: "It's humbling to have been appointed to this role. I'm excited to play my part in making the city we love better."
Day, a former a primary school teacher, holds the council's children and young people and Māori partnerships portfolios, and had been effective in strengthening the council's relations with iwi, he said......
www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/97321043/firsttime-councillor-jill-day-appointed-as-wellingtons-new-deputy-mayor