Our staff
Our staff are responsible for supporting and assisting the Council in achieving its vision for the community, by providing efficient and effective services and administration support.
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Eagle
paul.eagle@chathamislands.govt.nz
Operations Manager
Colette (Klicky) Peni
colette.peni@chathamislands.govt.nz
Council Executive Assistant
Jo Guise
jo.guise@chathamislands.govt.nz
Finance Technical Lead
Mereraina Hemara
Regulatory Officer
Colleen Clearwater
Biosecurity Officers
Jase Seymour
Robin Seymour
Emergency Manager
Rana Solomon
Dog & Stock Control Officer
Nadia Thomas
Emergency Management Assistant
Vacant
Receptionist/Administrator
Lavinia Lanauze
Heartlands Office
Barby Joyce
heartlands@chathamislands.govt.nz
For general enquiries please email info@chathamislands.govt.nz or phone 03 305 0033
Our elected representatives
As with all local authorities, elections are held every three years to appoint a Mayor and Councillors. The most recent election was held in 2022.
Mayor
Monique Croon – monique.croon@chathamislands.govt.nz
Deputy Mayor
Keri Day – keri.day@chathamislands.govt.nz
Councillors
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Greg Horler – greg.horler@chathamislands.govt.nz
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Steve Joyce – steve.joyce@chathamislands.govt.nz
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Nigel Ryan – nigel.ryan@chathamislands.govt.nz
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Graeme Hoare – graeme.hoare@chathamislands.govt.nz
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Amanda Seymour – amanda.seymour@chathamislands.govt.nz
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Celine Gregory-Hunt – celine.gregory-hunt@chathamislands.govt.nz
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Judy Kamo – judy.kamo@chathamislands.govt.nz
Environment Canterbury support
Environment Canterbury(external link) staff in Christchurch support the Chatham Islands Council with planning, science, corporate services, resource management, emergency management, maritime safety and biosecurity.