WRS COMMITTEE
Successful regions of the world have proactive and innovative leadership. The governance of the strategy is the responsibility of the WRS Committee. The Committee was set up to facilitate leadership and partnerships that will give life to the strategy.
The Committee has a range of tasks, including:
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recommends investment to support strategy actions
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sets out the focus for activity
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maintains regular contact with key partners
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monitors progress towards our goals
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continually reviews the strategy to keep it live and relevant
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monitors the performance of Grow Wellington.
The Committee operates under the legal structure of Greater Wellington Regional Council, on behalf of the councils of the region.
Regional representation is provided by:
| Fran Wilde (Deputy Chair of WRS Committee) | Greater Wellington Regional Council |
| Adrienne Staples | South Wairarapa District Council (representing Wairarapa councils) |
| Wayne Guppy | Upper Hutt City Council |
| Ray Wallace | Hutt City Council |
| Celia Wade-Brown | Wellington City Council |
| Nick Leggett | Porirua City Council |
| Jenny Rowan | Kapiti Coast District Council |
There are also five independent appointees representing private sector and business interests:
| Sir John Anderson (Chair of WRS Committee) | Consultant and Company Director |
| Sir Ngatata Love | Professor of Business Development, Victoria University |
| Mr Paora Ammunson | Maori business development consultant |
| Mr Lou Gardiner | Retired Major General |
| Ms Jackie Lloyd | Consultant and Company Director |
