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) 434-1861
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

Cameron McIntosh
Phone (DDI): 03) 211-2524
      (Mobile): 0272) 280-9207
Email: cameron.mcintosh@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

Phil Culling
Phone (DDI): 03) 211-2522
      (Mobile): 027) 229-3245
Email: phil.culling@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