Gareth Green made acting chief executive of Tauranga City Council
Gareth Green has been appointed as the acting chief executive of Tauranga City Council following the sudden resignation of Marty Grenfell. Green brings extensive local government experience, having previously led the New Plymouth and Taupō district councils.
Why it matters
The appointment comes during a period of instability for the council following a critical review of a fatal landslide, highlighting ongoing leadership challenges in local governance.
Gareth Green was previously the chief executive of New Plymouth District Council and Taupō District Council.
Gareth Green has been appointed acting chief executive of Tauranga City Council.
This follows Marty Grenfell’s sudden resignation from the role last Tuesday.
A council statement confirming Green’s appointment said it would start recruiting for a permanent chief executive.
The elected council would consider the next steps for the appointment process at an October 20 meeting. The discussion will be closed to the public.
Green has worked at the council since March, when he joined as manager of the mayor’s office.
In June, he was appointed to the board of council-controlled organisation Bay Venues as a council staff representative.
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