POKENO COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

Statement of Purpose

We are the elected representatives of our Community, we aim to provide leadership in shaping and developing Pokeno in partnership with Waikato District Council and others.

Allen Grainger - CHAIRMAN
Allen Grainger

CHAIRMAN

I moved to Pokeno six years ago and settled into the Kowhai Downs area. We were the second house that was built in that Subdivision

Helen Clotworthy - DEPUTY CHAIR
Helen Clotworthy

DEPUTY CHAIR

Our family have lived in Pokeno for a long time, our 4 children attended Pokeno Playcentre and Pokeno Primary school, John and I 

Ginny Bullock - SECRETARY
Ginny Bullock

SECRETARY

I have lived in Pokeno for the last 4 years. I was made redundant at the beginning of the pandemic after being a corporate travel

Janet Ballie - COMMITTEE MEMBER
Janet Ballie

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Hi, my name is Janet Baillie. My husband John and our children have been residents of Pokeno for the last 4 years.

Bronwyn Heath - COMMITTEE MEMBER
Bronwyn Heath

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I have been in Pokeno since December 2021 so I'm a newbie. I am passionate, committed and driven in all things to make our Community

Cecilia Heta - COMMITTEE MEMBER
Cecilia Heta

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Ian Leader - COMMITTEE MEMBER
Ian Leader

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Mike Holroyd - COMMITTEE MEMBER
Mike Holroyd

COMMITTEE MEMBER

The Pōkeno Community Committee’s role is to discuss and assist with issues concerning the local community.

These meetings are held in the Pokeno Hall, cnr Market Road and Gt South Road, Pokeno.

All members of the public are invited to attend.

The appointed Council members on this board are Councillor Kandi Ngataki and Councillor Vernon (Vern) Reeve.

Committee Meeting Dates

7:00 PM at Pokeno Community Hall

  • MONDAY - 08 April 2024

  • MONDAY - 20 May 2024

  • MONDAY - 01 July 2024

  • MONDAY - 12 August 2024

  • MONDAY - 23 September 2024

  • MONDAY - 04 November 2024

  • MONDAY - 16 December 2024 

Mayor and Councillors

The Waikato District Council is an elected body of 14 representatives - the Mayor and 13 Councillors. The Council is accountable to the ratepayers and residents of the Waikato district for the planning, direction and management of resources to meet the present and future needs of the community.

Jacqui Church - Mayor
Jacqui Church

Mayor

Jacqui Church is the first female elected Mayor of the Waikato District Council. Prior to her election as Mayor, she represented the Tuakau-Pookeno ward as a Councillor for nine years

Kandi Ngataki - Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward Councillor
Kandi Ngataki

Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward Councillor

Vernon (Vern) Reeve - Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward Councillor
Vernon (Vern) Reeve

Tuakau-Pōkeno General Ward Councillor

Paaniora Matatahi-Poutapu - Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor
Paaniora Matatahi-Poutapu

Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor

Who We Are...

Pōkeno (also known as Pokino) is a fast-growing town in the north of the Waikato District, located 53km southeast of Auckland and 72km north of Hamilton. 
Now home to 5,545 people (Statistics 2021), Pōkeno has seen significant growth since just the 500 people who called it home back in 2005. During the past six years from 2014-2021 the township has experienced a 341% population increase, and there is predicted continued growth. 
Pōkeno is transforming into a vibrant and people-centric community destinations which hosts a variety of successful businesses and industrial ventures. Waikato District Council is proud to be working alongside the Pōkeno Community Committee and Mana Whenua to retain and enhance the identity of the township.
Known for its phenomenal ice creams, bacon and sausages that have seen people stop during their travels between Hamilton and Auckland, Pōkeno has even been referred to as the ice cream capital of New Zealand!