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Sister Cities - Welcome
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My professional training was as an accountant, and my wife and I are involved in the tourism industry. I am now serving my fourth term on the New Plymouth District Council, and my second as Mayor. I have chaired our Sister Cities Committee, and have been heavily involved in the continuing development of New Plymouth’s Sister City relationship with Mishima (Japan). Since I took on the Mayoralty, New Plymouth has formalised a sister city relationship with Kunming (China) which is proving fruitful for both our communities. New Plymouth has also developed a number of connections internationally. I relish the opportunity to work with the board to continue to drive Sister Cities New Zealand forward. As an organisation we are in a unique position to make a real difference.
I have worked for four different local governments over 43 years, and have held sixteen different positions. I have been an International Relations Co-ordinator with the Christchurch City Council since 1996.
The role involves servicing the committees which operate three of Christchurch’s six sister city links, putting together itineraries for delegation visits to the council from around the world, and the organisation and facilitation of a wide range of civic and ceremonial activities.
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