This register of pecuniary interests (Register) is published pursuant to section 54A of the Local Government Act 2022 (the Act).
The Act requires Palmerston North City Council to publish a summary of elected members’ financial, business and personal interests including certain assets, business associations and gifts they have received annually. The summaries are an individual snapshot of members’ interests for the previous 12 months.
In addition to the Register, elected members may make a declaration of any interest or conflicts during a meeting according to the requirements of Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968. These are recorded in the minutes of the meeting, which are available on our website's Agendas and minutes page.
Why have a Register of members’ interests?
The purpose of the Register of members’ pecuniary interests is to record members’ interests so as to provide transparency and to strengthen public trust and confidence in Council processes and decision-making. The summary is published as the Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Palmerston North City Council Elected Members.
How the Register works
Elected members are provided a declaration form to complete annually, once returned to Council officers a summary of the information is collated and published on our website. This Register summarises the information provided by elected members’ in their annual declarations in relation to the requirements of the Act which includes the following:
- Company directorship and controlling interest (section 54E(1)(a));
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities (sections 54E(1)(b) and (2));
- Employment (section 54E(1)(c));
- Interests in trusts (section 54E(1)(d));
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding (section 54E(1)(e));
- Organisations appointed to by virtue of being an Elected Member (section 54E(1)(f));
- Real property (section 54E(1)(g) and (1)(h));
- Overseas travel (section 54F(1)(a));
- Gifts (section 54F(1)(b));
- Payments for activities (section 54F(1)(c)).
Grant Smith
Position: Mayor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
HuntSmith and Co Limited – Business Administration
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
HuntSmith and Co Limited – Business Administration
- Employment
Nil declared
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Accelerate 25 Lead Team (Horizons)
Arena Masterplan Steering Group
Civic and Cultural Masterplan Steering Group
Climate Action Joint Committee (Horizons)
Design Working Party for Te Motu o Poutoa
Electoral College (CEDA)
Horizons Regional Transport Committee
Manawatū River Accord (Horizons)
Manawatū – Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (Horizons)
Manawatū – Whanganui Mayoral Forum
Nature Calls - Adaptive Management Steering Group
New Zealand Local Government Association (Zone 3)
Palmerston North City Housing Steering Group (HSG)
Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust
Palmerston North Public Transport Services Advisory Group
Streets for People Steering Group
Te Āpiti Governance Group (Horizons)
- Real property
Mt Maunganui – Holiday Home
Turitea, Palmerston North – Family Home
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North – Commercial Property
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Debra Marshall-Lobb
Position: Deputy Mayor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Manawa2 Limited – Childcare Services
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Manawa2 Limited – Childcare Services
- Employment
Palmerston North Boys’ High School - Teacher
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Horizons Regional Transport Committee
Regional Leadership Group (Ministry of Social Development)
- Real property
Awapuni, Palmerston North – Family residence
Awapuni, Palmerston North – Rental property
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Mark Arnott
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
e-pics Photo and Digital Limited – Tape, Film Transfer, Archival Scanning Services
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
e-pics Photo and Digital Limited – Tape, Film Transfer, Archival Scanning Services
- Employment
e-pics Photo and Digital Limited -Self employed
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
ANZAC Day and Armistice Day Organising Committee (PNAADOC)
Arena Masterplan Steering Group
Hockey Turf Steering Group
Palmerston North Defence Heritage Advisory Group
- Real property
Hokowhitu, Palmerston North – Family residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Brent Barrett
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
New Energy Solar – Energy
Genex Power Limited – Energy
Renu Energy Limited – Energy
1414 Degrees Limited – Energy
MPower Group Limited – Energy
AoFrio Limited – Engineering & Automation
Wide Open Agriculture Limited – Farming
Vmoto Limited – Light Vehicle Manufacture
PaySauce Limited – Business Services
Comvita Limited – Health Products
- Employment
Agresearch Limited – Senior Scientist
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Consent Phase Project Reference Group for the Wastewater BPO
Civic and Cultural Masterplan Steering Group
Horizons Passenger Transport Committee
Manawatū River Accord (Horizons)
Nature Calls - Adaptive Management Steering Group
Palmerston North Public Transport Services Advisory Group
- Real property
Hokowhitu, Palmerston North – Family residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Independent Hearing Commissioner under the Resource Management Act 1991 in accordance with section 34A of this Act.
Rachel Bowen
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Total Learning Limited – Education and Events Services
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Total Learning Limited – Education and Events Services
- Employment
WorkSafe NZ – Health and Safety Regulator
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Civic and Cultural Masterplan Steering Group
Creative Communities Grant Selection Committee (Chair)
New Zealand Local Government Association (Zone 3)
Streets for People Steering Group
Wildbase Recovery Community Trust
- Real property
Turitea, Palmerston North – Family residence
Roslyn, Palmerston North – Rental property
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Vaughan Dennison
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Social Impact Property Limited – Property acquisition and services
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Social Impact Property Limited – Property acquisition and services
Dennison Rogers-Dennison Partnership – Accommodation services
- Employment
Homes for People Trust – Social Housing Provider
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Disaster Relief Fund Trust – Disaster Relief
Caccia Birch Trust – Heritage / Venue for Hire, May 2022 – Cessation July 2022
Manawatu Softball Association – Patron
Softball New Zealand – Board Member
- Council appointments
Caccia Birch Trust Commenced May 2022 – Cessation July 2022
Arena Masterplan Steering Group
Electoral College (CEDA)
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Disaster Relief Fund
Nature Calls - Adaptive Management Steering Group
Palmerston North City Housing Steering Group (HSG) (Chair)
Streets for People Steering Group
- Real property
Roslyn, Palmerston North – Rental Property (x2)
Cloverlea, Palmerston North – Rental Property
Westbrook, Palmerston North – Rental Property
Omori, Turangi – Investment Property
Highbury, Palmerston North – Social Impact Property (x2)
Takaro, Palmerston North – Social Impact Property (x3)
Roslyn, Palmerston North – Social Impact Property (x3)
Feilding – Social Impact Property
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Lew Findlay
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
Palmerston North Street Van
CCS Healthcare NZ Limited
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Age Friendly Palmerston North
Seniors Reference Group
- Real property
Milson, Palmerston North – Family Residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Roly Fitzgerald
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Rangitāne O Manawatū Kaitiaki Limited – Asset Holding Company
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Rangitāne O Manawatū Kaitiaki Limited – Asset Holding Company
- Employment
Te Tihi O Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance – Project Manager Housing
- Interests in trusts
Rangitāne O Manawatū Settlement Trust
Rangitāne O Manawatū Investment Trust
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Civic and Cultural Masterplan Steering Group
- Real property
Hokowhitu, Palmerston North – Family residence
Various locations - Commercial properties
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Patrick Handcock
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
Nil declared
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Palmerston North Methodist Social Services
- Council appointments
ANZAC Day and Armistice Day Organising Committee (PNAADOC)
New Zealand Local Government Association (Zone 3)
Palmerston North Neighbourhood Support Group
Safety Advisory Board
Streets for People Steering Group
- Real property
Hokowhitu, Palmerston North – Family residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Leonie Hapeta
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Fast Forward Group Limited – Business Consulting
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Fast Forward Group Limited – Business Consulting
- Employment
Fast Forward Group Limited t/a Aberdeen Restaurant
- Interests in trusts
Hapeta Family Trust
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Moneywise Manawatu - budgeting services
- Council appointments
Arena Masterplan Steering Group
Civic and Cultural Masterplan Steering Group
Electoral College (CEDA)
Palmerston North Public Transport Services Advisory Group
Streets for People Steering Group (Chair)
Victoria Esplanade User Group
- Real property
Terrace End, Palmerston North – Family residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Lorna Johnson
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Manawatu Reuniting Refugee Families Trust
Manawatu Archery Club
- Council appointments
Community Arts Palmerston North (Square Edge)
Manawatū Lesbian and Gay Rights Association (MALGRA)
Palmerston North City Housing Steering Group (HSG)
Palmerston North Jaycee Trust Selection Panel
Te Pū Harakeke - Community Collective Manawatū
- Real property
Highbury, Palmerston North – Family Residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Rental Income from minor dwelling at family residence
Billy Meehan
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
Boxing NZ – National sports organisation
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Age Friendly Palmerston North
Arena Masterplan Steering Group
Hockey Turf Steering Group
Manawatū Community Athletics Track Advisory Committee
Victoria Esplanade User Group
- Real property
Takaro, Palmerston North – Family Residence
- Overseas travel
Northern Ireland – Boxing NZ
Commonwealth Games Birmingham – New Zealand Olympic Committee
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Orphée Mickalad
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
Nil declared
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Caccia Birch Community Trust
Manawatū Multicultural Centre Inc
New Zealand Local Government Association (Zone 3)
Palmerston North Youth Council
- Real property
Nil declared
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Karen Naylor
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Flax Developments Limited – Housing Development
- Employment
Te Whatu Ora – Registered Nurse
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Disability Reference Group
New Zealand Local Government Association (Zone 3)
- Real property
Fitzherbert, Palmerston North – family residence
Roslyn, Palmerston North – rental property
Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North – rental property
Fitzherbert, Palmerston North – residential property
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
William Wood
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
Bayleys Mid-West Realty Limited – Licensed Personal Assistant
Cancer Society – Marketing Assistant
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Nil declared
- Council appointments
Creative Communities Grant Selection Committee
Hoffman Kiln Trust
New Zealand Local Government Association (Zone 3)
Palmerston North Youth Council
- Real property
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North – family residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Nil declared
Kaydee Zabelin
Position: Councillor
As at (date): 13 February 2023
- Company directorship and controlling interest
Nil declared
- Interests (such as shares and bonds) in companies or business entities
Nil declared
- Employment
TransAg Centre – Agriculture Mechanical Technician Services and Sales
- Interests in trusts
Nil declared
- Organisations and trusts seeking Council funding
Kahuterawa Valley Regeneration Club – reforesting land
- Council appointments
Nature Calls - Adaptive Management Steering Group
Pasifika Reference Group
Palmerston North Youth Council
- Real property
Turitea, Palmerston North – Family residence
- Overseas travel
Nil declared
- Gifts
Nil declared
- Payment for activities
Small payment for independent contract work in 2022