Community Development
Supporting South Taranaki communities achieve their community development objectives
Community Development Manager - Claire Symes
Claire covers the Patea Ward and manages the Events, Roadsafe Taranaki, Community and Economic Development team.
Email: claire.symes@stdc.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 111 323 Mobile: 027 246 5583
Community Development Advisor - Glenn Hansen
Glenn covers the Egmont Plains Ward and is also the STDC Civil Defence Emergency Management Officer.
Email: glenn.hansen@stdc.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 111 323 Mobile: 027 965 2712
Community Development Advisor - Ella Borrows
Ella covers the Hawera - Tangahoe Ward and organises events for the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs.
Email: ella.borrows@stdc.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 111 323 Mobile: 027 479 4720
Community Development Advisor and Community Events Coordinator - Liesl Davidson
Liesl covers the Eltham Ward and organises Council events.
Email: liesl.davidson@stdc.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 111 323 Mobile: 027 818 9889
Community Development Administration Officer - Michelle Commerer
Email: michelle.commerer@stdc.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 111 323 Mobile: 027 426 7513
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Business Advisor Venture Taranaki - Jane Moffitt
Based in South Taranaki two days per week on a Tuesday and Friday, Jane provides Business support and advice.
Email: jane@venture.org.nz
Mobile: 027 454 4597
ROADSAFE TARANAKI
Roadsafe Taranaki Co-ordinator - Marion Webby
Based in the Hawera office, Marion develops and delivers the Regional Road Safety Programme across the Taranaki region.
Email: Marion.webby@stdc.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 111 323 Mobile: 027 279 2662
For advice on funding click here, or you can contact the Community Development Unit toll free on 0800 111 323 or 06 278 0555
For advice on community volunteering click here.
Contact Us
For all Council enquiries, information, and customer service
EnquiriesPh: (06) 278 0555
Toll free: 0800 111 323
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Fax: (06) 278 8757
Email: contact@stdc.govt.nz
Address: 105-111 Albion St, Hawera 4610
Post: Private Bag 902, Hawera 4640