Tawa Community Board

Wellington City Council's website states: "This elected community board represents the interests of the Tawa Community. The board reflects the unique history and requirements of the area and helps Wellington City Council to understand and meet the community's needs."

The Tawa Community Board elected in October 2007 comprises (from left in photo below) David Darroch, Dennis Sharman, Robert Tredger (chair), Graeme Sutton, Chris Reading and Graeme Hansen. The Mayor of Wellington, Kerry Prendergast, is also featured. Not in the photo, but part of the Community Board, are Northern Ward Councillors Ngaire Best and Hayley Wain.

Click here for contact details for each of the Tawa Community Board members as listed on the WCC site.


In 2006 the Tawa Community Board defended itself against Wellington City Councillors' attempts to abolish it. After the people of Tawa rallied to support the Board, a majority of Councillors agreed that the Board should be retained. Some months later, on 10 April 2007, the saga was concluded with the Local Government Commission ratifying the City Council's decision.

At the time a number of articles appeared on this website detailing the state of the play. Those reports can be seen below.