Whitianga Residents and Rate Payers

Whitianga Residents and Ratepayers Association 

If you are interested in joining the association, please contact our committee via the phone and email links on this page. 

The association has a commitment to inclusivity, and offers several membership options to accommodate various residents. The 2023/2024 membership fees are as follows:

• Single Full Voting Membership: $15 per year.
• Couple's Full Voting Membership: $25 per year.
• Associate (Non-voting) Membership (for those outside the geographical area): $10 per annum.

Please email the association for a current bank account number and instructions or to arrange a cash payment. 

Membership benefits

The Association provides a range of essential services and activities to benefit its members. These activities include publishing a monthly newsletter to keep members informed about local issues, attending council and community board meetings as observers to report back to their members, conducting research and preparing submissions to the Council on matters affecting their constituency, monitoring key infrastructure developments under the Council's jurisdiction, identifying and supporting initiatives for the community's long-term benefit, and collaborating closely with GreyPower Mercury Bay on issues that impact both organizations and their members.

The dedicated committee members who guide the Whitianga Residents and Ratepayers Association in fulfilling its mission are as follows:

• Chairman: Richard Shelford-Woodcock
• Deputy Chair: Flemming H. Rasmussen
• Secretary: Elaine Smith
• Treasurer: Geoff Jervis.