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 the Council, or any matter of interest or concern to the community board
- maintain an overview of services provided by the 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 the 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
Above left to right, standing: Cr Martin Bosley, Cr Simone Baker, Jo Woodcock. Front row seated, left to right: Diane MacKenzie, Louise Brown (Chair), Neil Morison (Deputy Chair).
Contact a Community Board member
You can email Greytown Community Board at 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
The next funding round for the Greytown Community Board will open on 10 August 2026 and close on 20 September 2026. The amount available in the funding pool will be determined once the Annual Plan has been adopted by the Council. Funding is open to individuals, community groups, charities and schools delivering collaborative initiatives that support their local community, residents or events that take place in the community board’s remit. Please familiarise yourself with the Grants Policy before starting your application.
Decisions on funding will be made at the board’s meeting on 14 October 2026. Applicants will be invited to attend the meeting and speak to their applications.
Application forms for funding are available below. If you have questions or need assistance please contact Lina McManus at grants@swdc.govt.nz or phone 027 214 8500. 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
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.