Ruru resigns

 

Kaipara District Council has officially announced the resignation of chief executive Steve Ruru, effective 17 October 2014.

Mr Ruru is to become the chief executive at Southland District Council later this year.

Chair of Commissioners, John Robertson, said Mr Ruru will leave a big gap to fill.

“Steve has been totally dedicated in his role at Kaipara. He has worked hard and has done a great job in often difficult circumstances. He addressed the rating, financial, legal and other challenges that faced the Council when he arrived, and has rebuilt so that it is on the way to becoming the high performing organisation that the people of Kaipara deserve.

“In 2011, when he was recruited, he brought much needed chief executive local government experience to Council. Together with this and his professional accountancy skills, he was instrumental in delivering balanced budgets and a Long Term Plan that achieved the goals that the Commissioners set.

“We will miss Steve when he departs Kaipara in October, but we wish him every success with his new role in Southland.”