Tongariro Representative Group
Meeting dates
The Tongariro Representative Group meet every two months.
- Meeting location: Te Mataapuna, Tūrangitukua Park, Hirangi Road, Tūrangi.
- Agendas and minutes: You can view these on our agendas and minutes page.
- Public forum: Up to 30 minutes will be set aside during each meeting for a public forum (see the section below for more information)
| Meeting dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 3 June | 2pm to 3.30pm |
| Wednesday 1 July | 2pm to 3.30pm |
| Wednesday 7 October | 2pm |
| Wednesday 2 December | 2pm |
Committee members
Membership of the Tongariro Representative Group is made up of the Tūrangi-Tongariro Ward Councillor, one other Councillor, two community representatives, one Māori representative and the Mayor.
- Sandra Greenslade (Chairperson)
- Cr Ngāhuia Foreman
- Mayor John Funnell
- Lee Vaughan (community representative)
- Margaret Sagar (community representative)
- Cornelia Dempsey (Māori representative)
Public forum
The public forum provides an opportunity for the Tongariro community to talk to members of the Representative Group on any upcoming agenda item or topic of interest concerning the area.
Up to 30 minutes will be set aside during each meeting (see meeting dates and times above) for this forum. Each speaker or group may speak for five minutes (or longer at the discretion of the Chair).
Members of the public wishing to speak should email publicforum@taupo.govt.nz no later than 5pm two days prior to the meeting.
Notes, photographs or other documentation used during an address or presentation will be required for Council's records.
No debate or comment will be made by members of the representative group after your presentation, however, members may ask questions for clarification. It should be noted that as this is not a formal meeting, no formal decisions can be made. If a decision or recommendation is required, the matter will be referred to a future meeting for further consideration.
Criticisms of individual elected/representative members or individual staff members are not allowed.
The Chair may refuse applications which are repetitious or offensive and may stop a speaker in progress where the subject matter is disrespectful or offensive.
If you have any questions regarding our public forum, please email publicforum@taupo.govt.nz.
Terms of Reference and Delegations
The objective of the Tongariro Representative Group is to represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the part of the wider Tūrangi-Tongariro Ward excluding that area within the Mana Whakahono a Rohe boundary as specified in the Partnership Agreement between Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Taupō District Council.
