Who is the Crown Observer to Wellington City Council?
From Stuff. 11 November 2024
Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed as the Crown Observer to Wellington City Council. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown made the announcement on Monday afternoon.
McKenzie is the former Chief Executive Officer of both Tasman District Council and Gisborne District Council. In 2020, he was appointed to Invercargill City Council as an advisor to help address and strengthen that council’s governance. His appointment followed concerns raised by the Department of Internal Affairs about conflict at the council.
During his time at Invercargill City Council, McKenzie attended council meetings and offered advice.