Greytown Community Board
The Greytown Community Board represents, and acts as an advocate for, the interests of the Greytown community. Specifically, the board’s role is to:
- consider and report on all matters referred to it by Council, or any matter of interest or concern to the community board
- maintain an overview of services provided by Council within the community
- prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the community
- communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community
- activate local civil defence readiness
- undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by Council.
The community boards are made up of four elected community representatives plus two councillors who advocate for and represent the interests of their community. They play a key role in engaging with community groups.
Terms of Reference for the Greytown Community Board
Pictured left to right. Standing – Cr Martin Bosley, Cr Simone Baker, Jo Woodcock, Sitting – Diane MacKenzie, Louise Brown (Chair), Neil Morison (Deputy Chair)
Contact a Community Board Member
You can email the Greytown Community Board – greytowncommunityboard@swdc.govt.nz
Members of the Greytown Community Board for the 2025-2028 triennium are as follows:
Louise Brown (Chair) louise.brown@swdc.govt.nz
Neil Morison (Deputy Chair) neil.morison@swdc.govt.nz
Diane Mackenzie diane.mackenzie@swdc.govt.nz
Jo Woodcock jo.woodcock@swdc.govt.nz
Appointed members to the Greytown Community Board are Cr Simone Baker and Cr Martin Bosley.
Greytown Community Board Funding
Community Development Fund
This funding round is open from Monday 23 February and closes Sunday 5 April 2026. The amount available for allocation is $16,898. Funding is open to individuals and for-purpose groups that are delivering collaborative initiatives that support their local community, residents or take place in the community boards remit. Please be familiar with the Grants Policy before starting your application. Decisions on allocation will be made at the board’s 30 April 2026 meeting. Applicants are expected to attend to speak to their applications.
Application forms for funding are available below. If you have questions or need assistance please contact Shanin Brider at shanin.brider@swdc.govt.nz or call 06 306 9611. Completed application forms can be sent to grants@swdc.govt.nz.
Greytown Community Board funding application PDF
Greytown Community Board application for funding Word version
The next funding round for the Greytown Community Board will open on 10 August 2026 and close 20 September 2026. Allocation decisions will be made at the board’s 14 October 2026 meeting. Allocation will be determined once the Annual Plan has been adopted by Council.
Civil Defence Emergency Management
The Greytown Community Emergency Hub is located at the Greytown Town Centre.
Watch this space for more information relating to civil defence emergency management readiness in the community.