Management Team

Council's Management Team is led by Chief Executive David Adamson and consists of three Group Managers, the Human Resources Manager and the Executive Assistant.

Each Group Manager is responsible for particular departments within Council.

Chief Executive Officer

David Adamson
Phone (DDI): 03) 211-2520
Mobile: 0274 341 861
Email: david.adamson@southlanddc.govt.nz 

Responsible for:
Communication, policy analysis

Executive Assistant

Liz Anderton
Phone (DDI): 03) 211-2521
Fax: 03 211-2528
Email: liz.anderton@southlanddc.govt.nz

Group Manager Services and Assets

Erik Barnes
Mobile: 021 997863
Email: erik.barnes@southlanddc.govt.nz

Responsible for:
Area engineers, water and waste, roading, property, forestry

Group Manager Environment and Community

Bruce Halligan
Phone (DDI): 03 211-2523 ext 3123
Mobile: 027 223-8048
Email: bruce.halligan@southlanddc.govt.nz

Responsible for:
Building control, environmental health, liquor licensing, resource management, area offices, libraries, dog control, rural fire and civil defence

Group Manager Customer and Financial Services

Bede Carran
Phone (DDI): 03) 211-2522
Mobile: 027 512-4379
Email: bede.carran@southlanddc.govt.nz 

Responsible for:
Customer service, finance, strategic planning, IT and knowledge management

Human Resources Manager

Henry Pipkin
Phone: 0800 732 732
Mobile: 0274 774-315
Email: henry.pipkin@southlanddc.govt.nz

Responsible for:
Human Resources